Scientists:
* Jane Goodall: Perhaps the most famous zoologist, known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Tanzania.
* Dian Fossey: Famous for her work with mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
* Biruté Galdikas: Renowned for her long-term studies of orangutans in Indonesia.
* Richard Dawkins: Eminent evolutionary biologist and popular science writer, often considered a zoologist by the public.
* Stephen Jay Gould: Renowned paleontologist and evolutionary biologist, known for his engaging writing on natural history.
* David Attenborough: While not strictly a zoologist, his career as a broadcaster has focused on natural history and animals, making him an influential figure in bringing zoology to the public.
Authors:
* Gerald Durrell: Famous for his humorous and engaging books about his experiences as a zoologist, most notably "My Family and Other Animals."
* Douglas Adams: Author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," had a degree in zoology, although he didn't pursue a career in the field.
Note: This is just a small sampling of famous people with ties to zoology. Many others could be included depending on the criteria used.