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, Director
Deputy Director – Currently vacant
Abigail Mosher, Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Randall Kochevar, Chief Animal Care, Health, Conservation, and Behavior Officer.
Kayla Wallace, Director of Administration

Contact the Director’s Office: [email protected]

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
Rebecca Crooks-Stratton, Chair
Jana Johnson, Vice Chair
Gabe Acosta-Reyes
Paul Austin
Greg Brown
Grace Chou
Ellie Crosby
Angie Dean
Beth Forsythe
Eric Galler
Blake Grams
Kerry Hanifl
Johanna Hillard
Sophia Hortman
Rahul Koranne
Barry Landy
Kathi Micheletti
Luke Motschenbacher
Tim Mulcahy
Emily Nachtigal
Kent Peterson
Braden Prickett
Maureen Scallon Failor
Andrea Singh
Jean Taylor
Sarah Weeks
Daniel Wolter
John Frawley, Ex-officio
Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board of Trustees
Suzanne Gappa, Chair
Jane Cady Pirtle, Vice Chair
Travis Barkve
Susan Blaska Lindahl
Peggy Burnet
Jessica Davis
Chet Ellingson
Phil Gaarder
Charlene Jundt
Dale Kivimaki
Julie Kunkel
Scott Kuhlman
Mark Larsen
Matthew McCarthy
Nancy Nordmeyer
Bernadette Piacek-Llanes
Erin Woodward
John Frawley, Ex-officio