FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Zoo announced it will participate in the Cliburn's new family concert series Wednesday, which will be hosted at several popular venues throughout the city.
In a release, the Fort Worth Zoo said "family-friendly" concerts will be at the Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Stockyards and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
Individual tickets and subscriptions for the all-new concert series are on sale here. According to the zoo, prices for individual tickets are $20 each or $75 for a family four-pack to one concert. You can purchase subscriptions to all three programs for $50 each or $200 for a family four-pack as well. The zoo said all tickets are general admission, but no tickets will be required for children under two years old.
“For several years, we have been thinking about how to give kids and their parents a way to enjoy classical music all together — in a presentation that would be completely magical and unforgettable for all ages, and could become an annual family tradition,” said Jacques Marquis, Cliburn president and CEO. “We are so pleased with how this has worked out: we have mesmerizing stories and, of course, the best music, matched with the perfect Fort Worth partners who each bring their own special savoir-faire. We can’t wait!”
Here is the schedule for Cliburn's concert series:
The Carnival of the Animals
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14
Times: 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Location: Fort Worth Zoo (Outdoor Learning Theater)
The Fort Worth Zoo said "The Carnival of the Animals" concert will feature musicians impersonating animals, including a lion, kangaroo, donkey and more. Zoo members may enter the venue with a membership card, while the rest of the public can check in at the Zoo Box Office for the show. Concert attendees will receive a complimentary Zoo entry pass.
The Polar Express
Date: Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1
Times: 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. for Saturday; 2:30 p.m. for Sunday
Location: Fort Worth Stockyards Station (Stampede Room
This concert will showcase narration and illustrations from Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved classic book, "The Polar Express," along with musical interludes and some surprises.
There will be an ice rink, photos with Cowboy Santa, the world-famous Herd and other activities at the Fort Worth Stockyards Station.
Voyager
Date: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 and Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025
Times: 6 p.m. for Saturday; 11 a.m. for Sunday
Location: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (Jane & John Justin Foundation OMNI Theater)
For the "Voyager" concert, the stars and planets will swirl above as a piano, violin, and cello perform songs exploring and celebrating the wonder of space. These images will be projected on a brand-new OMNI Theater screen, the most advanced LED display of its kind, the zoo said in its release.
