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
Dr. Randall Kochevar, Chief Animal Care, Health, Conservation, and Behavior Officer.

Minnesota Zoo Foundation
John Frawley, President
Jamie Flaws, Executive Director

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

Minnesota Zoo Board of Directors
Grace Chou, Chair
Rebecca Crooks-Stratton, Vice Chair
Gabe Acosta-Reyes
Anna Boroff
Greg Brown
Angie Dean
Beth Forsythe
Eric Galler
Blake Grams
Kerry Hanifl
Jana Johnson
Randall Knutson
Rahul Koranne
Barry Landy
Kathi Micheletti
Luke Motschenbacher
Tim Mulcahy
Emily Nachtigal
Kent Peterson
Braden Prickett
Maureen Scallon Failor
Dr. Randy Flick
Sarah Weeks
Daniel Wolter
John Frawley, Ex-officio
Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board of Trustees
Suzanne Gappa, Chair
Jane Cady Pirtle, Vice Chair
Travis Barkve
Peggy Burnet
Ellie Crosby
Jessica Davis
Aimée Dayhoff
Phil Gaarder
Charlene Jundt
Dale Kivimaki
Julie Kunkel
Scott Kuhlman
Mark Larsen
Matthew McCarthy
Nancy Nordmeyer
Bernadette Piacek-Llanes
Jean Taylor
Jen Shomenta Maki
John Frawley, Ex-officio