Food Zoo

Food Zoo is located at 32 Campus Drive in Missoula, Montana, and is known for serving some of the best food in the state right here at the University of Montana. From the all-you-care-to-eat dining center to the Food Court and various coffee shops across campus, you'll enjoy fresh, nutritious, and chef-crafted meals that are convenient and delicious. Food Zoo is not just a place to eat, but also a place to unwind, study, fuel up, and enjoy a meal with friends during your time on campus.

UM Campus Dining is made up of a team of highly skilled chefs, professionals, and over 400 student employees whose primary mission is to help you succeed and enjoy your time at UM. They take pride in being UM's exclusive foodservice provider, offering meals, refreshments, and hospitality to various departments, student groups, and visitors throughout the year. UM Concessions also serves thousands of sports fans and concert-goers, while catering events ranging from cookies and coffee to exquisite banquets.

Food Zoo is committed to serving local products grown and raised in Montana, as well as hyper-local produce from their own gardens. They are also dedicated to supporting Montana's agricultural economy and food banks. Additionally, they offer opportunities for students to join outreach efforts and make a difference in the world.

The team at Food Zoo includes culinary professionals such as the assistant director of strategic marketing, Trail Bundy, and Executive Pastry Chef Lindsay, who bring their diverse expertise to the table to ensure students have a phenomenal dining experience on campus. The general manager, Ray Merseal, ensures that the all-you-care-to-eat dining center is a memorable experience for all visitors, while Executive Sous Chef Hailey Palmer mentors a student-centric workforce in the finer details of collegiate dining.

Anastasia Orkwiszewski, the campus dining's garden manager, oversees an urban spread of vegetables, fruit trees, and flowers, as well as an apiary and flock of egg-laying ducks, all of which supply dining outlets across campus. UM Catering aims to provide an exceptional dining experience with delicious, fresh foods and creative menus for any occasion, big or small.

UM Campus Dining is committed to sustainability and acts as an essential component to the greater campus community. They offer programs like nutrition counseling, on-campus agriculture, and special environmental initiatives to ensure students get the most out of their food and time on campus.