# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Family Concert: The Symphony Goes to the Zoo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Meet the musicians of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Goes to the Zoo! This FREE, interactive program is designed for kids and families and explores how music and animals are connected.

This program features Flight of the Bumblebee, selections from Carnival of the Animals (including The Lion, The Elephant, Fossils, and The Swan), and The Race, a narrated retelling of the Tortoise and the Hare for brass quintet. Each piece highlights the different sounds, colors, and personalities of the brass section of the orchestra.

What to Expect:

A 45 minute concert with no intermission
Live narration connecting music and storytelling
A chance to see brass instruments and live animals up close
A relaxed, family-friendly environment
The program was designed with ages 3-8 in mind, but anyone is welcome!
Tickets & Registration:

This event is free. Advance registration is required through Plumb Library: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=582274&PK=

Presented as part of the NHSO Family Concert Series, which is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Economic Development, Office of the Arts; The Helen Roberts Trust; The Katharine Matthies Foundation; the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club; and the American Savings Foundation.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelton/free-family-concert-the-symphony-goes-to-the-zoo/200029869728911
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, kids, sports, carnivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shelton
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Plumb Memorial Library
- **lat**: 41.3197653185
- **long**: -73.098008818502
- **full address**: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St,Shelton, Connecticut, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Family Concert: The Symphony Goes to the Zoo being held?
  - **A:** Free Family Concert: The Symphony Goes to the Zoo takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St,Shelton, Connecticut, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free Family Concert: The Symphony Goes to the Zoo?
  - **A:** Free Family Concert: The Symphony Goes to the Zoo is organized by New Haven Symphony Orchestra.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free Family Concert: The Symphony Goes to the Zoo is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shelton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Free Family Concert: The Symphony Goes to the Zoo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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