Houston Zoo Menu About Us IN THIS SECTION The Houston Zoo connects communities with animals to inspire action to save wildlife and is committed to being a leader in the global effort to save animals in the wild. We are home to over 6,000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide the highest standard in animal care. Each year, we welcome over two million guests who come to experience our incredible animals and ecosystems, and through their admission ticket or membership, help us fund the protection efforts of the counterparts of every species at the Zoo, in the wild. Through guests visiting the Zoo, we support 49 wildlife conservation projects in 27 countries around the world. We are proud to be the second most visited Zoo in the US, and the most-attended cultural attraction in the region. OUR MISSION Connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. OUR VISION Be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Be a Zoo for all. Provide exemplary animal care, assuring outstanding animal welfare. Provide engaging animal experiences. Deliver a smart, fun, inspiring guest experience. Be the leading environmental education resource in Texas. Inspire broad community support and collaborations. Change behaviors to help protect wildlife. Create a workplace culture that embodies respect, empowerment, teamwork, and personal development. Employ best business practices and sound financial management. Ensure safety for guests, staff and the animals in our care. Operate sustainably; set an example for others. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sami Ahmad E. William Barnett Director Emeritus Joe Cleary Josh Davidson Carlos de Aldecoa Bueno Mike Dishberger Jeff Dudderar Anne Duncan Director Emeritus Bob Edwards Kerry Galvin Dr. Amy C. Garrou Cullen K. Geiselman Eureka Gilkey Robert Graham Director Emeritus Gillian A. Hobson Tandra Jackson Jill Jewett Myrtle Jones Sanjay Kalavar Peggy Kostial Jennifer Laporte Claire Liu Kelley Lubanko Kimberly McKay Stacy Methvin Chair Clay Neff Byron Pope Jim Postl Alexandra “Alie” Pruner Ron Rand Tim Roberts Bas Solleveld Macey Reasoner Stokes Molly Voorhees Cynthia Walker Randa Duncan Williams Director Emeritus Austin Young Director Emeritus Information for Donors 2019 IRS Form 990 2019 Financial Statements 2020 Audit 2019 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2018 Economic Report Privacy Policy Contacting the Houston Zoo Main Phone: 713-533-6500 Lee Ehmke, Chief Executive Officer Sheryl Kolasinski, Chief Operating Officer Jeri Nordbrock, Chief Financial Officer Lisa Marie Avendano, Vice President, Animal Operations Nick Espinosa, Vice President, Development Kristin Finney, Vice President, Human Resources Trazanna Moreno, Vice President, Marketing and Communications Peter Riger, Vice President, Conservation and Education CONTACT US ONLINE ABOUT US VOLUNTEER CAREERS ZOO NEWS BLOG NEWSROOM 6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030 Directions & Parking 713-533-6500 Contact Us Facebook Twitter Instagram Accredited by Association of Zoos & Aquariums The Houston Zoo is a registered 501(c)(3) organization © 2021 Houston Zoo, all rights reserved. Privacy Policy