July 2, 2025
Discover the Joy of Music at the Long Beach Symphony's Instrument Petting Zoo

The Long Beach Symphony’s popular Instrument Petting Zoo is back and ready to inspire the next generation of music lovers!

This unique, hands-on experience brings a collection of real orchestral instruments to neighborhood libraries and community events, giving kids the exciting opportunity to touch, hear, and even play them. Guided by enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers, children learn how each instrument works, how sound is created, and how each piece fits into the symphony.

After a fun and interactive demonstration, kids are encouraged to explore the instruments for themselves — from violins and trumpets to drums and flutes. It’s a perfect introduction to the magic of music and a great way to spark an early interest in learning to play.

Whether your child is curious about music or simply loves trying new things, the Instrument Petting Zoo offers an unforgettable experience that could be the start of a lifelong passion.

2025 INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO EVENTS.

Wed. July 2 from 2:00pm
Mark Twain Library, 1401 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813

Sat. July 5 from 1:00pm
Alamitos Library, 1836 E. Third St., Long Beach, CA 90802

Wed. July 9 from 1:00pm
Brewitt Library, 4036 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804

Sat. July 12 from 1:00pm
Dana Library, 3680 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807

Wed. July 16 from 3:30pm
Euclid Branch Library, 1340 S. Euclid St., Anaheim, CA 92802

Sat. July 19 from 3:00pm
La Vaquereada Festival
14400 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Mon. July 21from 3:30pm
Cerritos Library, 18025 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703

Tues. July 22 from 1:00pm
Bay Shore Library, 195 Bay Shore Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803

Wed. July 23 from 2:00pm
Harte Library, 1595 W. Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90810

Thurs. July 24 from 1:00pm
Burnett Library, 560 E. Hill St., Long Beach, CA 90806

Fri. July 25 from 1:00pm
Michelle Obama Library, 5870 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805

Sat. July 26 from 1:00pm
Los Altos Library, 5614 E. Britton Dr., Los Altos, CA 94022

Fri. August 1from 2:00pm
Oak View Branch Library, 17251 Oak Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Tues. August 5 from 2:00pm
Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802

Fri. August 8 from 2:00pm
Redondo Beach Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Sat. August 9 from 11:00am
Redondo Beach North Branch Library, 2000 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Sat. August 23 from 1:00pm
Happy Sundays Festival at Compound
1395 Coronado Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804

Long Beach Symphony will provide the supplies, instruments, and information for each IPZ, but they need volunteers.

Duties

· Give a quick demonstration on each instrument to the attending children/ adults

· Supervise children and adults when playing instruments

· Sanitize instruments from person to person

Qualifications

· An interest in music education

· Training meeting attendance

· Available to volunteer for at least 2 dates

If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering, please contact MPESKANOV@LONGBEACHSYMPHONY.ORG or call (562) 436-3203 ext. 224.

Posted by Johnny Ice at 10:38 AM