Marlin Perkins & Sinbad lowland gorilla

Photo courtesy of Chicago Public Library, Chicago Park District Archive

TV Personality

A person who is known to the public primarily through their appearances on television shows.

Interview | Director

John “Jack” Frederick Hanna

Jack Hanna served as director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium from 1978 to 1992 and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating the zoo’s quality and reputation. He currently serves as director emeritus.Watch the full Interview

3:24:52

In Memoriam

Apr 9, 1930 - May 8, 2019

Interview | Zoologist

Jim Fowler

Jim started his career with animals at John Hamlet’s Birds of Prey in Florida as a trainer and lecturer. Stints in Africa and South America studying the Harpy eagle gave him invaluable field experience.Watch the full Interview

5:14:17

In Memoriam

Mar 28, 1905 - Jun 14, 1986

Interview | Director

Marlin Perkins

Perkins was the host of Zoo Parade, a television program that originated from the Lincoln Park Zoo on NBC station WNBQ-TV (now WMAQ-TV) when he was the director there. As a result of his work on Zoo Parade Perkins was offered the job in 1963 for which most North Americans remember him: host of the nature show Wild Kingdom.Watch the full Interview

1:44:34

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