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Quick Facts About Jack Hanna Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about animal expert and enthusiast, Jack Hanna. As a zookeeper and host of his own television show, he has led an interesting life. Have fun as you learn some quick facts about Jack Hanna!

A multiple-choice quiz by davegrilla. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
davegrilla

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,947

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jack was born in the second oldest city in the seventeenth most populous U.S. State. In which southern city, also known as "The Marble City", was he born? Hint

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lexington, Kentucky

Atlanta, Georgia

Mobile, Alabama

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Question 2 of 10

2. Jack attended college in New Concord, Ohio. The most famous alumnus would probably be John Glenn, class of 1962, who was the first American to orbit the Earth. What is the name of Jack's Alma Mater? Hint

Ohio State University

Temple University

University of Miami (Ohio)

Muskingum University

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1978, Jack was named Executive Director of a struggling zoo. This place had lackluster attendance and out of date animal exhibits. What was the name of the zoo that Jack helped turn into a top-notch tourist attraction? Hint

San Diego Zoo

Columbus Zoo

Bronx Zoo

Boston Zoo

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1980s, Jack got his first taste of fame. He made an appearance on "Good Morning America", and later became a regular guest on a late night talk show. Which of the following shows did Jack make regular appearances on? Hint

The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson

Late Night With Conan O'Brien

Late Show With David Letterman

The Tonight Show With Steve Allen

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jack's autobiography was published in 1989. What was the funny name given to his first book? Hint

Wacky Jacky's Animals

I Love Animals

Jungle Jack's Zoo

Monkeys on the Interstate

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1993, Jack became the host of his own television show. He brought his unique 'everyman' style to teaching the public about animals. The name of his show was "Jack Hanna's __________ ".

Answer: (Two Words, both begin with "A")

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2005, Jack appeared in a music video for country music singer Neal McCoy. What was Jack seen doing in the video? Hint

Sitting at the bar with different animals

Up on stage with a tiger

Dancing on the bar with a monkey

Singing karaoke with a parrot

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2007, Jack was returning home from a zoo fundraiser. He had an embarrassing moment at the airport though, when he and an animal carrier got stuck in a security turnstile. What kind of animal was in the carrier? Hint

monkey

cheetah

elephant

flamingo

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2008, Jack's new show won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Series. What was the title of this show? Hint

Jack Hanna's Animal Escapades

Jack Hanna's Globetrotting

Jack Hanna's Into the Wild

Jack Hanna's Exotic Species

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jack also put his fame towards causes close to his heart. He has served on the board of directors for an animal conservationist group founded by Dian Fossey. Which type of animals does this group work to protect? Hint

Gorillas

Elephants

Bald Eagles

Whales

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jack was born in the second oldest city in the seventeenth most populous U.S. State. In which southern city, also known as "The Marble City", was he born?

Answer: Knoxville, Tennessee

Jack was born in Knoxville in 1947. Other famous people that were born the same year include musician David Bowie and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Notable people who died that year include notorious gangster, Al Capone and former New York City Mayor, Fiorello La Guardia.

Answer: Muskingum University

Jack graduated from Muskingum University with the class of 1969. He met a woman while attending school there named Suzi Egli. She became his wife in 1968.

Answer: Columbus Zoo

In 1992, because of his increased personal schedule, Jack gave up his day to day duties at the zoo and became Director Emeritus.

The "USA Travel Guide" has ranked the Columbus Zoo number one on its "Top Ten Zoos in America" list. Here is a quote from the guide's website: "Along with over 7,000 animals, the Columbus Zoo has more recently expanded to include a water park, amusement park and golf resort."

Answer: Late Show With David Letterman

Jack appeared on Dave's show for the first time in 1985. His visits were always entertaining as he brought various animals to show. Jack also made regular appearances on "Larry King Live".

5. Jack's autobiography was published in 1989. What was the funny name given to his first book?

Answer: Monkeys on the Interstate

The title "Monkeys on the Interstate" was actually from a real experience from Jack's zoo-running days. Some monkeys escaped from the zoo and traveled up the interstate highway to the next city.

6. In 1993, Jack became the host of his own television show. He brought his unique 'everyman' style to teaching the public about animals. The name of his show was "Jack Hanna's __________ ".

Answer: Animal Adventures

On "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures", Jack traveled the world to show animals living in their natural habitats. The show officially ended in 2004, but has been shown in syndication across the United States and Canada.

7. In 2005, Jack appeared in a music video for country music singer Neal McCoy. What was Jack seen doing in the video?

Answer: Sitting at the bar with different animals

It was Neal McCoy's song titled "Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On". Rob Shneider starred as "Billy" in the video. He saw Jack sitting next to him at the bar three times in the video. Each time, Jack had a different animal with him. The animals appearing with Jack were a Hyacinth Macaw, a sloth, and an albino Burmese Python.

Answer: flamingo

Unfortunately, it was an eleven month old flamingo that was trapped in the turnstile. It took the aid of firefighters to finally free the animal carrier. Neither the animal or Jack were harmed in this incident.

9. In 2008, Jack's new show won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Series. What was the title of this show?

Answer: Jack Hanna's Into the Wild

In 2007, "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild" began airing on television. It showed Jack and his family exploring all corners of the globe to show the viewers all the amazing animals that wander this world.

Answer: Gorillas

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International was founded in 1978. It is "dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, monitoring, research, education and support of local communities." (from the fund's official website)

Fossey was regarded as the world's foremost expert on gorillas, much like Jane Goodall with chimpanzees.

Source: Author davegrilla

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