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The Columbus Zoo in Powell reopened after a bomb and active shooter threat prompted an evacuation; a police sweep found no suspicious items, about 3,000 patrons were evacuated, and refunds are being issued as the zoo increases security amid similar threats at other zoos.
Three former executives of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio have been indicted on charges of defrauding the nonprofit zoo out of over $2 million. The executives, including the former CEO, are accused of using the stolen funds for personal expenses such as trips, concert tickets, and vehicles. The charges include theft, conspiracy, bribery, and money laundering. If convicted, they could face three to 11 years in prison. The investigation was prompted by a 2021 report by The Columbus Dispatch, and additional charges may be filed in the future.
Jack Hanna, the beloved zookeeper and TV personality, is struggling with Alzheimer's, according to his family. Hanna, who hosted several animal-focused TV shows and served as director of the Columbus Zoo for over 40 years, was diagnosed with the disease in 2019. While still mobile, his family says his mind fails him and they miss who he was each and every moment of the day.
The Columbus Dispatch has shared a photo essay of Jack Hanna's life in Montana, where he has been living for the past two years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2019. The former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has been spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors.
Jack Hanna, the former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and host of several animal-themed television shows, is battling Alzheimer's disease, according to his family. Hanna's family spoke publicly about his condition for the first time in an interview with the Columbus Dispatch. The Columbus Zoo is offering guests the ability to send notes of love and support to Hanna. Hanna hosted several television shows on animals and was a regular presence on late night talk shows before retiring in 2020.
The Columbus Zoo has set up ways to send messages of love and support to longtime director Jack Hanna and his family as he continues a private fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Hanna withdrew from public life in 2021 after his family revealed his diagnosis. Notes of encouragement to Hanna and his family can be delivered to a green mailbox in the guest relations office or emailed to [email protected]. Hanna's family said they will continue to live privately.
The Columbus Zoo has set up ways to send messages of love and support to longtime director Jack Hanna and his family as he continues a private fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Notes of encouragement to Hanna and his family can be delivered to a green mailbox in the guest relations office or emailed to [email protected]. Hanna, for years a regular on television talk shows showing off animals and promoting the zoo, withdrew from public life in 2021 after his family revealed his diagnosis.
The Columbus Zoo has set up ways to send messages of love and support to longtime director Jack Hanna and his family as he continues a private fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Notes of encouragement to Hanna and his family can be delivered to a green mailbox in the guest relations office or emailed to [email protected]. Hanna, for years a regular on television talk shows showing off animals and promoting the zoo, withdrew from public life in 2021 after his family revealed his diagnosis.