The Walla Walla Symphony's Traveling Instrument Petting Zoo (TIPZ) brings hands-on music experiences to festivals, libraries, and other community gathering places throughout our region. This free program invites children and families to explore real musical instruments, including strings and hand percussion. For some children, it's their first opportunity to hold an instrument and try making music themselves.

By bringing instruments into familiar community spaces, TIPZ gives young people the opportunity to explore music in ways they might not otherwise experience, sparking curiosity and opening the door to future music-making.