James Zetek

James Zetek (December 12, 1886 – June 2, 1959) was an American entomologist and authority on the natural history of Panama.

James went to Panama in 1911 as an entomologist, serving for a time as professor there.

Dr. Zetek was the Founding Director of the Canal Zone Biological Area (CZBA), located on Barro Colorado Island, Panama.

He died in Panama June 2, 1959, and was buried in Amador Cemetery.

[3] Zetek also became an authority in other aspects of Panama's natural history.