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Sumatran Tiger Photo: Bryan Thompson

Honolulu Zoo
Mission Statement

The mission of the Honolulu Zoo is to inspire the stewardship of our living world by providing meaningful experiences to our guests. The Zoo emphasizes Pacific Tropical ecosystems and our traditional values of malama (caring) and ho’okipa (hospitality).

Honolulu Zoological
Society Mission Statement

To foster an appreciation of our living world by supporting and advocating environmental education, recreation, biological study and conservation activities at the Honolulu Zoo.

The Honolulu Zoological Society is a 501-C3, non-profit organization.

Honolulu Zoo Society
Board of Directors & Officers:

Jason Ito, President
Rod Nystul, Vice President
Simone Perez, Vice President
Cory Kubota, Treasurer
Tracy Tanaka, Esq, Secretary
Sandy Brigode
Michael Flores
Reid Hinaga
Sandra Gibson
Helen Gibson-Ahn
Kim Hehir
Malia McManus
Ryan Mukai, Esq
Rick Ornellas
Bary Wallace
Joanne Clark
Keoki Miyamoto - Director of D.E.S.*
Randy Leong – Deputy Director of D.E.S.*
Manuel Mollindeo - Zoo Director *
Ted Otaguro - HZS Director *
(*) non-voting