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Vendor Opportunities

Vendor Information


Supplier Diversity


  • The Zoo supports the development and growth of diverse businesses.

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Procurement Process

Best practices to participate in the Zoo's procurement processes:

  1. Complete the Saint Louis Zoo's vendor registration.
  2. Participate actively in the Zoo's supplier diversity and vendor outreach events.
  3. Respond promptly and completely to requests for information or requests for proposals.
  4. If applicable, maintain any diverse certifications with a certifying agency.

Procurement Categories

The below categories represent examples of procurement opportunities:

  • Advertising
  • Animal food and care materials
  • Architecture services
  • Artist services
  • Beverage/Food
  • Professional services
  • Construction services
  • Engineering services
  • Facility maintenance products and services
  • Fleet vehicles and services
  • Human Resources services
  • Land surveying
  • Legal services
  • Maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) materials
  • Marketing
  • Printing
  • Technology (materials and service)