American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture – 2013 Annual Meeting Auction
Auction Ends: Jan 14, 2013 06:30 PM CST

Unique Experiences

Breakfast for 4 with Jack Hanna, Legendary Animal Expert

Item Number
264
Estimated Value
500 USD
Sold
390 USD to Choreboy
Number of Bids
14  -  Bid History

Item Description

This auction item is for a private breakfast with legendary animal expert Jack Hanna with up to four guests. Enjoy an early morning breakfast on Monday, January 14, 7:30 am at the beautiful Cascades Restaurant in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Born Jack Bushnell Hanna on January 2, 1947, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is one of the best known animal experts, often appearing with wild creatures on a number of television shows, including his own, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures. His love of animals started at young age with a job working for a local veterinarian. The animal expert opened a pet store after college. He became Columbus Zoo's executive director in 1978. In the 1980s, Hanna became nationally known for his appearances on television. In 1983, he was a guest on Good Morning America. Viewers enjoyed watching him and learning about the interesting animals he brought with him so much that he became a regular guest and correspondent for the show. Two years later, he started visitingThe Late Show with David Letterman regularly. In 1988, Hanna joined Larry King Live as a regular guest. That same year, he published his first book, Monkeys on the Interstate, which shared many stories about his adventures with animals and his work with the Columbus Zoo. Hanna and his wife have three daughters, Kathaleen, Suzanne, and Julie. Their pets are Tasha, a Yellow Labrador and Brass, a Golden Retriever. Special Instructions: This auction item will end early, closing at 5pm on Sunday, January 13. Winning bidder will need to visit Belmont A immediately after 5pm to pick up certificate and get further instructions.