Great Bend Post

GREAT BEND — The Great Bend Zoological Society, whose mission is committed to educating the public and encouraging wildlife conservation while providing an enriched zoo experience, announced Jack Hanna will make a visit to Great Bend. The Oct. 16 event will take place at the Barton Community College Auditorium. Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Director, Scott Gregory, says the presentation will be something you don’t want to miss.

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Hanna is the director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and his reputation and quality of appearances make him one of the most notable animal experts in the United States. He has made appearances on David Letterman and hosts his own show, “Into The Wild.” Gregory said his connection made it easier to lure such a big star like Hanna to Great Bend.

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There will only be 650 tickets sold for the October event. Zoo Society members will have the first opportunity to buy tickets June 1 to 6 for the discounted price of $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Ticket sales will open to the general public starting June 7 at the Nex-Tech Zoo Fest for $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.