Instrument Petting Zoo

Toot a trumpet! Visit a violin! Cuddle a cello!

Welcome to the Instrument Petting Zoo!

Victoria Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo offers young people of all ages the chance to try out real musical instruments in a relaxed, fun environment. It’s a hands-on way to spark a child’s interest in music and explore a variety of sounds and styles.

Our friendly student volunteers will be on hand to guide children on how to properly hold, blow, or bow each instrument—no experience necessary!

VS Instrument Petting Zoo is sponsored by Long and McQuade.

Victoria Symphony respectfully acknowledges and offers gratitude to the lək̓ʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations, whose unceded lands we live, work, and perform on. We honour their stewardship, care, and leadership — past, present, and future.