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Vendor Opportunities

Architects, engineers & land surveyors: register with us!

We're inviting firms to submit credentials for consideration in design and infrastructure projects.

In accordance with Missouri law, when professional services within the realm of architecture, engineering, land surveying, the Zoo will engage the use of the Qualification-Based Selection process to search and select the most qualified candidate.

Submit qualifications

Vendor Information


The Saint Louis Zoo is committed to maintaining a fair and competitive procurement environment by creating meaningful opportunities for a broad range of vendors to participate. This helps drive value, enhance innovation and strengthens the local community.

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 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)