JACK HANNA’S LEGACY REMEMBERING THE COLUMBUS ZOO DIRECTOR’S INCREDIBLE LIFE
SUDOKU By many people’s estimations, Hanna was no superhuman; he was just a guy who loved animals and loved people. When he first became director of the Columbus Zoo in 1978, attendance was low and the grounds were unkempt — an image Hanna zealously tried to improve. According to witnesses of his early tenure, Hanna would go around the zoo after hours, picking up trash himself. Just a few months ago, it was revealed that Jack Hanna, director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, was diagnosed with rapidly progressing dementia. Since his diagnosis, his daughter announced that he won’t be engaging with the public again. It’s certainly a terrible loss for many Ohioans and for people all over the world. However, instead of mourning the loss of one of the country’s best-known zookeepers and conservationists, why not remember all the good he did for the Columbus Zoo, the animals that live there, and the millions of people who visited every year while he was director?
Hanna created more opportunities for entertainment and education at the Columbus Zoo to help improve its public image. In the early ‘80s, he hosted a television show called “Hanna’s Ark,” which aired on the local CBS affiliate, WBNS. Then, he began doing live animal demonstrations on shows like “Good Morning America” and “The Late Show With David Letterman.” Slowly, the Columbus Zoo rose to national prominence. Hanna’s work eventually extended beyond the zoo. In the early ‘90s, he and one of his gorilla zookeepers started Partners in Conservation, a conservation project that would benefit endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda. During the 2000s and 2010s, he created new TV series, like “Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild” and “Jack Hanna’s
Wild Countdown,” to educate viewers about different animals around the world. The shows meant he traveled a lot, but he still called central Ohio home. Even though Jack Hanna may soon be gone from us, it’s comforting to know that he’ll be leaving behind an incredible legacy of revamping the Columbus Zoo and encouraging people to learn about the creatures we share this planet with.
NIBBLES WITH NUG
ICED GREEN TEA, 2 WAYS
Inspired by 101Cookbooks.com
Nothing says summer like a glass of iced tea. Enjoy these two twists on a classic summer soother.
INGREDIENTS •
2 tbsp loose-leaf green tea 4 cups filtered water, divided
Option 2: Ginger Mint •
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1 handful fresh mint leaves
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1 inch fresh ginger, cut into coins
Option 1: Rose and Coriander • 1 tbsp dried rose petals •
1 tbsp whole coriander seeds
DIRECTIONS
For Rose and Coriander Tea: 1. In a large pitcher, place green tea, rose petals, and coriander seeds. 2. Bring 1/2 cup water to just below boiling. 3. Pour hot water over tea leaves, petals, and seeds. Let steep for 10 seconds, then add the remaining 3 1/2 cups water. 4. Refrigerate 4–8 hours until tea reaches your desired strength. Strain and serve over ice. For Ginger Mint Tea: Follow the instructions above, substituting the mint leaves and ginger coins for the rose petals and coriander seeds.
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