Jack Hanna brings a cuteness explosion to 'GMA'

The director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo appears live on "GMA" with an 8-month-old kangaroo, an anteater and a palm civet, an adorable cat-like animal.

[@memoless8437]

so sorry to hear about Jack's diagnosis of dementia. thinking of his family and friends. we've learned so much from him over the years. thanks Jack!

[@daniellashah7995]

Horrible !! May his family have strength to navigate thru this !!!

[@Ange3333]

Jack Hanna is a legend.

[@lilirwrrr]

*_at least the people here let's him speak._* *_You can obviously see how he loves animals and how he loves talking about them. Though he stutters sometimes, you can tell that he's trying his best to be informative about each animal he brings out here. Its lovely, really._*

[@mindicity3874]

@@hyeyunhan1354 He does! The current one is called Into the Wild. He's had a lot of shows over the years.

[@markgupton1313]

I met Jack in Charleston, SC 14 yrs ago and he was as humble and nice as you see on television.

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

I work at an airport and I've met Jack many, many times and I'm serious when I tell you he the THE sweetest celebrity that I have ever met whenever he comes through even though he's dragging and extremely exhausted he will still hang around for another 20 to 30 minutes signing autographs and if you tell him that you're not allowed to do the autograph thing he doesn't care he will go get his post card, sign it and shove in your hand lol, he is genuinely a down to earth guy, and I sincerely hope that his condition now that he's been diagnosed with dementia progresses ever so slowly and hardly noticeable and he still gets to enjoy many, many more years of mental clarity with his family, I always thought he was so handsome too, love you Jack.

[@seanmitchell2610]

Sad day. A legend amongst men. I hope your remaining years are happy and full of family and animals.

[@gabrielledennis549]

Love you Jack. You helped make me who I am today

[@spoonface9698]

I love Into the Wild with Jack Hannah! And the entire cast of GMA! ♥️

[@2Evan]

You bring this brilliant, dedicated animal advocate, and he brings those incredible living species, give him at least 20 minutes. Was perfect for Letterman. Hope 4:23 was not his full segment.

[@Nicole-tn8ep]

i love jack. i miss him and letterman.

[@sandraalegria3439]

Jack you taught us so many fun facts. Thank you Animal Dad.

[@TadashiNazuka]

Jack Hanna is the greatest. A True Icon and Legend.

[@Teacupdogz]

So sad. I saw a recent video of him from last month. His wife was in it with him. His mind is largely gone to dementia. It's so sad what this horrible disease can do to such a brilliant mind, and he had a brilliant mind.

[@carlawilkinson4843]

Jack Hanna is ageless..

[@patriciapatriciagray-thorp9574]

You can see the beginning of his Alzheimers disease.....he stepped away due to the progression of the disease.

[@sharonwalker3015]

I love it

[@sammavacaist]

Jack is so subdued when he doesn't have David Letterman to bounce off of.

[@shadowless2109]

What kind of animal was the last one, Tati?

[@pariscustomcakes1062]

shadowless2109 I had to look it up because I was curious too! It’s a palm civet!

[@shadowless2109]

@@pariscustomcakes1062 Thank you!

[@sammyhooligan803]

Crocodile Dundee?

[@Danimal77]

No. That was an Australian actor from the 80's. This was a Zoo director all across the US, who made many appearances on talk shows.

[@Iamtheone842]

Tbh baby Kangaroos are cute but the Big ones.. Ehh😬 there scary to me even in the dark, when there standing- Noooo🖐🏽😬

[@katemkat]

why does the description say anteater lmao an echidna is different than an anteater. also the host calling it an "edna" lmao *facepalm*

[@alwaysright8338]

😂😂😂

[@katerh3198]

The first two remind me of my driveway

[@MoHawkAnakin]

Jack is really awkward

[@thanksforanotherbadhaircut1211]

I love that about him.

[@markgupton1313]

That's genuine humility. Unusual for anyone so famous.