Passion for animals, dedication to teaching, and a great sense of humor.

That’s the recipe that made Jack and Suzi Hanna two of the most well-respected and well-loved conservationists ever to grace the national stage.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium created the Jack and Suzi Hanna Fund to honor their leadership and living legacy. The fund supports three impact areas that are close to the Hannas’ hearts  - Wildlife Conservation, Transformative Education, and Innovative Habitats - and are also aligned with the Zoo’s mission: Empowering People. Saving Wildlife. 

Support for the fund ensures that their irresistible passion and unparalleled enthusiasm for wildlife will be shared with children and adults alike for generations to come.

The Founders Circle recognizes foundational gifts to the fund of $5,000 or more
  • Linda and Larry Abbott
  • American Electric Power Foundation
  • Cara and Robert Balogh
  • George Barrett
  • Howard and Sally Baulch
  • Jewel and Frank Benson
  • Kris and Dave Blom
  • Angela and Bill Boor
  • Tricia, Bill and Mark Brinton
  • Budros Ruhlin & Roe
  • The Rita and Frank Castagna Family Foundation
  • Cavco Industries, Inc.
  • Michelle Chaffee and Adam Nordin
  • Susan and Gil Cloyd
  • Columbus Fair Auto Auction
  • Caryn and Sam Covelli
  • Covelli Enterprises
  • CST Utilities
  • Brenda and Michael Drake
  • Christine and Pete Edwards
  • Debra and Tom Feeney
  • Lori Barreras and Alex Fischer
  • Liz Galbreath
  • Kim and Steve Germain and Family
  • Lisa Ingram and Greg Guy
  • Sue and Ken Hasseler
  • Mark Herder, Attorney at Law
  • Lisa and Alan Hinson
  • Lori and Chris Holtmann
  • Huntington
  • Alexis Jacobs
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Peggy and Richard Kaplan
  • Lisa and David Karam
  • Twi and Chuck Kegler
  • Nancy Rose and John Kimelman
  • Ellen and Ed Klopfer
  • Robin and John Klein
  • Bob Koblentz
  • Kroger
  • Megan and Mark Kvamme
  • L Brands Foundation
  • Katie and Clark Lloyd
  • Lindsey and Mark Maffet
  • Connie and Don Malenick
  • Cathy and Craig Marshall
  • Lynn and Jack Matyas
  • Lynn and Tim May
  • Beth Crane and Richard McKee
  • Memorial Tournament
  • Shelley and Urban Meyer
  • Linda and Glenn Miller
  • Sue and Chuck Moran and Family
  • Nationwide
  • Debbie Neimeth
  • Kathleen, Wayne and Lauren Newton
  • Cyndie and Guy Nickerson
  • Nutri Chomps
  • OhioHealth
  • Anne and Jack Partridge
  • Marla Paxson
  • Heather Grant and Michael Petrecca
  • Maria and Mark Pizzi
  • Premium Beverage Supply
  • Courtney and Graham Rahal
  • Lynn and Tom Ransbottom
  • RDP Foodservice
  • Susan and Neil Rector
  • Dale Wilde and Elaine Roberts
  • The Ros Foundation
  • Schoedinger Funeral Service
  • Marcy and Randy Schoedinger
  • Jeri Block and Bobby Schottenstein
  • Teckie and Don Shackelford
  • Joel Slaven
  • Sheila and Gene Smith
  • Colleen and Tom Stalf
  • Delene and Joe Stegmayer
  • Patti and Steve Steinour
  • Superior Beverage Group
  • Thompson Hine LLP
  • Fahn and Denny Tishkoff
  • Monica Dorman Tuttle and Phil Tuttle
  • Twins Buick GMC
  • Jennifer Massanova and Lou Von Thaer
  • Abigail and Leslie Wexner
  • Joann and Erik Whitcher
  • Betty White
  • Lisa and Ron Wilson
  • Ann Wolfe
  • Connie and Clyde Woodburn
  • Caroline and Guy Worley
  • Worthington Industries
  • Wrightsel Family Foundation