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'''Notes''':<br>
'''Notes''':<br>
* Whitt was the director of [[Alexandria, Louisiana|Alexandria]] Zoological Park from 1974 until his death in 2008, during which time the zoo grew exponentially.<br>
* Whitt was the director of [[Alexandria, Louisiana|Alexandria]] Zoological Park from 1974 until his death in 2008, during which time the zoo grew exponentially.<br>
* Whitt’s work as a zookeeper was praised by the nationally-known zoologist and conservationist Jack Hanna<br>
* Whitt’s work as a zookeeper was praised by the nationally-known zoologist and conservationist Jack Hanna<br>
* Whitt was also a [[musician]] who played the organ with B. B. King, the [[African-American]] blues guitarist and [[singer]].<br>
* Whitt was also a [[musician]] who played the organ with B. B. King, the [[African-American]] blues guitarist and [[singer]].<br>
* In 1994, Whitt underwent a [[heart]] transplant at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in [[New Orleans]], where he died fourteen years later of renewed heart problems.}}
* In 1994, Whitt underwent a [[heart]] transplant at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in [[New Orleans]], where he died fourteen years later of renewed heart problems.}}