Vision:  Our vision is a future where wildlife thrives in Minnesota and beyond.

Mission : To connect people, animals and the natural world to save wildlife.

Values:  Stewardship, Excellence with Integrity, Smart Fun, Engage to Inspire, Diversity and Inclusion

Zoo Leadership Team
John Frawley, President/Director
Amy Ritter Cowen, Deputy Director
Abigail Mosher, Chief Operating Officer
Geoff Hall, Chief Animal Care, Health, Conservation, and Behavior Officer.

Minnesota Zoo Foundation
John Frawley, President

Honorary Trustees 
Willis Branning
James R. Campbell
Edward N. Dayton
Michael M. Parish
Ellie Crosby

Minnesota Zoo Board of Trustees
Eric Galler, Chair
Grace Chou, Vice Chair
Anna Boroff
Charlene Briner
Gregory Brown
Rebecca Crooks-Stratton
Ken Cutler
Maureen Scallen Failor
Dr. Randall Flick
Beth Forsythe
Robert Freeman
Kerry Hanifl
Jason Jennings
Jana Johnson
Leigh “LJ” Johnson
Dr. Rahul Koranne
Barry Landy
Rob Marlotte
Luke Motschenbacher
Tim Mulcahy
Hue Nguyen
Kent Peterson
Braden Prickett
Richard S. Vogel
Frank Weidner
Daniel Wolter
John Frawley, Ex-officio
Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board of Trustees
Blake Grams, Chair
Suzanne Gapppa, Vice Chair
Mark Larsen, Treasurer
Chet Ellingson, Secretary
Peggy Burnet
Jane Cady Pirtle
Eleanor R. Crosby
Jessica Davis
Aimee D. Dayhoff
Louis Doth
Phil Gaarder
Charlene Jundt
Dale Kivimaki
Nancy Nordmeyer
Joe Ravens
Jennifer Shomenta Maki
Jean Taylor
John Frawley, Ex-officio