How can you not know and love wild animal expert Jack Hanna?

He has made countless TV appearances on "Good Morning America," "The Late Show with David Letterman," "Larry King Live" as well as created his own "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures" and the Emmy Award-winning "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild."

Hanna's live show at the Van Wezel Saturday will feature many of his favorite animal friends, as well as stories and footage from his adventures around the world.

Details: 7 p.m. Dec. 29, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Tickets: $10-$40. Information: 941-953-3368 or www.vanwezel.org.

--Wade Tatangelo