• About BCR
  • News
  • News @ BCR
  • Rescues
  • Issues
  • Cat Laws
Thursday, May 26, 2022
  • Login
  • Register
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
Home News World

Jack Hanna visits Penn State campus with serval, dingo, other animals

Carole by BCR
September 19, 2006
in News World
0 0
0
This article is from 2007, but the hypocrisy is in the fact that Jack Hanna should have known better than to take wild animals onto talk shows or out to schools.  We believe that it’s a monkey-see-monkey-do world out there and when people see celebrities, like Jack Hanna, taking cute baby wild cats into TV studios, they want to be like that guy, and will pay to pet exotic cats too. If not for the demand for cub petting, that has been caused by all of the showing off on stage and in film, there wouldn’t be incidents like the Zanesville Massacre in the first place.  What is even worse is that DC staffers tell us that Jack Hanna has become the mouthpiece for the ZAA which is a collection of second rate roadside zoos, in our opinion, and as such he has been trying to thwart our efforts to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act.
0
SHARES
15
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

This article is from 2006, but the hypocrisy is in the fact that Jack Hanna should have known better than to take wild animals onto talk shows or out to schools.  We believe that it’s a monkey-see-monkey-do world out there and when people see celebrities, like Jack Hanna, taking cute baby wild cats into TV studios, they want to be like that guy, and will pay to pet exotic cats too.

If not for the demand for cub petting, that has been caused by all of the showing off on stage and in film, there wouldn’t be incidents like the Zanesville Massacre in the first place.  What is even worse is that DC staffers tell us that Jack Hanna has become the mouthpiece for the ZAA which is a collection of second rate roadside zoos, in our opinion, and as such he has been trying to thwart our efforts to pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act.

Jack Hanna visits Penn State campus with serval

Reviewed by Dustin Pangonis
Collegian Staff Writer

Snakes and owls sat next to the popcorn stands. The sound of rustling leaves and monkey voices drifted from the arena into the lobby. The Bryce Jordan Center was transformed into a jungle before the members of the audience even reached their seats.

On Friday night, ‘Jungle’ Jack Hanna delighted the crowd from the BJC’s side stage, which has a capacity of 2,200. For most of the show, Hanna wove entertainment with information about problems facing animals and conservation.

Though the side stage set-up means the audience is closer, there was a large video display behind Hanna for close-ups of the animals, which led to some animal interaction. A serval cat turned toward the display, giving the impression he was looking at his mirror image.

“He sees himself up on the screen. That’s a big serval cat!” Hanna said.

Later on, a dingo went up to a cameraman and began licking the lens.

“Uh-oh! He has rabies! Just kidding,” Hanna said to the cameraman. “Did you have a hamburger for dinner? What’s that? You’re a vegetarian?”

Hanna was quick with jokes all night. While showing off a blue and gold macaw parrot, Hanna explained the bird’s ability to mimic the human voice and mentioned one in Texas that knows more than 300 words in four languages.

Hanna said although his bird was capable of speaking, he could not show him off in the interest of keeping it a family show.

“This bird has four words, and they’re all bad,” he said.

The live animals were interspersed with video footage of Hanna, both in old shows and sneak footage from an upcoming program on mountain gorillas in Rwanda, where Hanna also works with an orphanage. The clips of the video, which Hanna said would be aired in about six months, showed Hanna observing the gorillas and included rare footage of a gorilla constructing its nest for the night.

“It didn’t matter that I’d seen the gorillas before,” he said. “I was more excited to see them this time because I had my family with me.”

Another clip from Bearly Asleep showed Hanna and his team finding a black bear den with a newborn black bear, weighing in at only 3 pounds, 8 ounces.

In a powerful segment of the show, Hanna showed video from his visit with Anna Merz, a conservationist who set up a 60,000-acre wildlife preserve for the black rhino in Africa. The rhinos are prized for their horns, a symbol of power in some Middle Eastern cultures.

In the video, Hanna visited a baby rhino, Samia. Hanna revisited years later when the rhino had grown up.

“She sure has grown since I saw her. She’s only gained about 3,000 pounds,” Hanna said in the video.

Unfortunately, as Hanna said, “this story doesn’t have a happy ending.” Most rhinos aren’t as lucky as Samia and are frequently poached. A few weeks after making the video, despite the high security measures of the wildlife preserve, she was killed by poachers.

Hanna said exotic animals are the second biggest smuggling industry in the United States, behind drugs.

Sprinkled throughout the show there were also references to the recent death of Steve Irwin, fellow animal expert. Hanna called Irwin “the greatest communicator in the history of the business.” Hanna also responded to criticisms of Irwin by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA.)

“That’s really the bottom of the barrel — they didn’t need to do that. [Steve] did so much for conservation,” Hanna said. “All you kids, don’t worry. Steve’s up there starting a zoo.”

09-18-06tdc/09-18-06dnews-02.asp

Tags: News World
Previous Post

Hillsborough Co. man clawed by tiger goes back in the cage

Next Post

Puma cub born in Russian zoo

Carole

BCR

Big Cat Rescue is Caring for Cats and Ending the Trade

Related Posts

News World

Enrichment Program @ BIG CAT RESCUE!

May 7, 2022
73
Zanesville Massacre 18 tigers 17 lions 3 cougars gunned down
News World

Zanesville Massacre 18 tigers 17 lions 3 cougars gunned down

October 20, 2021
9k
Vanessa Hudgens Shame
Cat Laws

Cub Petting Shame

September 12, 2021
5.9k
Snow Leopard
News @ BCR

Save Snow Leopards

April 17, 2021
4.6k
Be Safe Out There!
How To Start A Sanctuary

Rules

March 31, 2020
534
Next Post

Puma cub born in Russian zoo

Leave a Reply

  • Default Comments (0)
  • Facebook Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Help Feed Big Cats

One of the best ways to help is through general donations that can be used however it is most needed at the time.To make a general donation just click the Donate Now button below.  This is the best way to give as it has the lowest credit card processing fees and is immediate help for the cats.

Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

Recent Articles

  • Tiger Teeth May 26, 2022
  • Orpheus May 26, 2022
  • Wild Bobcats Get Tracking Collars May 26, 2022

More From BigCatRescue

  • Big Cat Rescue is Live 24/7 on Webcams
  • Rescue Missions
  • About Big Cat Rescue
  • Big Cat Rescue News
  • Reviews
  • Our Recent Work
  • Sanctuary FAQs
  • Big Cat TV

Sanctuary Cats

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Ways to Help

  • Newsletter SignUp
  • Donate Now
  • Shop
  • Wish List
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • View AMP Version

Save Big Cats

Donate to Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • About BCR
  • News @ BCR
  • Videos
  • Big Cat Facts
  • Cub Facts
  • Sanctuary Cats
  • Shop and Save Cats
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Abuse Issues
  • Contact Us

© Copyright 2021 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist