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.

We thank the lək̓ʷəŋən people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ people – past, present, and future – for their stewardship, care, and leadership of the lands on which we work and perform. We are grateful to share music in this beautiful place.