- By Casey Martin
- Entertainment
America's most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, brings his three-time Emmy Award-winning television series to the live stage with Into the Wild Live! at The State Theatre of Ithaca on March 13th at 7pm.
In this live show, Hanna takes you into the wild with a spectacular array of incredible animals. Fans of all ages will enjoy Jack's stories, from brushing a hippo's teeth to eating with wombats, and see footage of his worldwide adventures, from the jungles of Rwanda to the savannas of Australia. He will also inspire with his passion and dedication to wildlife conservation.
Audiences can expect to see approximately fifteen animals in the live experience. The exact animals to appear aren't confirmed until soon before the show since each animal must receive medical clearance, however, fans can expect to see animals such as a baby cheetah, kangaroo, baby tiger, two-toed sloth, penguin and much more.
Recognized around the country as America's favorite zookeeper, Hanna has made countless television appearances since 1983 on shows such as Good Morning America, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and FOX and CNN news programs. He is the host TV's Emmy Award winning Jack Hanna's Into the Wild and Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown. Both television series exist because of Jack's longstanding partnerships with Nationwide Insurance and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium whom Jack has worked with for decades to protect and spread the word about wildlife conservation. Hanna is also the Director Emeritus of the famed Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds. www.jackhanna.com
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