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A sea otter sits in the water with its front paws on a rock.

Work with Us

Sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation is at the heart of everything we do here at Shedd Aquarium. We welcome the support of our local community and find ways to return that support with our local Chicagoland businesses. 

Contracting Opportunities

We encourage you to learn more about Shedd Aquarium and to conduct business with us by participating in our contracting opportunities. Explore the following items and come back often as we will continue to update this page with new opportunities:


A shark swims in the Wild Reef exhibit at Shedd Aquarium.

How to Become a Vendor

Shedd Aquarium is committed to environmental and social sustainability. We seek to deepen our community investments and partnerships to create economic opportunities for labor and diverse vendors. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for Shedd Aquarium, please complete our vendor form to be included in our database. As opportunities arise, your company will be notified via e-mail.

Complete the New Vendor Form

A rockhopper penguin stands in a nook of the penguin habitat.

Shedd's Retail and Food & Events Partners

If you are interested in working with Shedd's retail or food and events partners, please contact the following for more information:

Event Network (Shedd's Retail Partner)

Contact Event Network

Sodexo (Shedd's Food & Events Partner)

Contact Joshua Rupp