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
Dave Frazier, Senior Vice President/Deputy Director
Amy Ritter Cowen, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer
Missy McGrath, Director of Legislative and Board Affairs and Data Compliance Officer
Dr. Taylor Yaw, Interim Chief Animal Care, Health and Conservation Officer
Minnesota Zoo Foundation
John Frawley, President
Honorary Trustees
Willis Branning
James R. Campbell
Edward N. Dayton
Ross Kramer
Michael M. Parish
Ellie Crosby
Minnesota Zoo Board of Trustees Charlene Briner, Chair Eric Galler, Vice Chair Anna Boroff Al Cady Richard Carlbom Grace Chou 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 D. Scott McGurl Luke Motschenbacher Tim Mulcahy Hue Nguyen Dr. Quannah Parker-McGowan Kent Peterson Braden Prickett Richard S. Vogel Frank Weidner Daniel Wolter John Frawley, Ex-officio |
Minnesota Zoo Foundation Board of Trustees Joe Ravens, Chair Blake Grams, Vice Chair Mark Larsen, Treasurer Chet Ellingson, Secretary Ellie Crosby Aimee D. Dayhoff Chad Dayton Louis Doth Doug Fulton Phil Gaarder Suzanne Gappa John Geisler Ed Heffernan Charlene Jundt Dale Kivimaki Lori Marco Paul Reppenhagen Jennifer Shomenta Maki Jean Taylor John Frawley, Ex-officio |