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Symphony Goes Wild

Name: Symphony Goes Wild
Start: 2026-10-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-04T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Birmingham Zoo

Presented by Alabama Symphony Orchestra and Birmingham Zoo at Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham AL

Oct 04 2026

Symphony Goes Wild: Orchestra concert at Birmingham Zoo

The Birmingham Zoo and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra will host Symphony Goes Wild!

Made possible by the Linn-Henley Charitable Trust in honor of Don and Sandy Logan

Brasfield & Gorrie, BhamNow, and additional support from Jennifer and Kevin Wagoner

OCTOBER 4, 2026
5:00 pm Doors open and pre-concert activities start
6:30 pm Concert

The Birmingham Zoo and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra will host Symphony Goes Wild! Two of Birmingham’s oldest and most beloved institutions are teaming up to present a one-of-a-kind family event that blends the magic of live symphonic music ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

VIP GOLD | $250
VIP Gold includes a pre-concert reception with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres on the balcony and terraces overlooking the Zoo. As the sun sets and the concert begins, VIP Gold guests will have reserved seats along the upper balcony overlooking Henley Lawn and the concert stage. Immediately following the performance, the ASO Associate Conductor Daniel Cho will visit VIP Gold guests in the reception area for a post-concert Meet & Greet.

VIP Silver | $150
VIP Silver includes a pre-concert reception with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres on the balcony and terraces overlooking the Zoo. As the sun sets, VIP Silver guests will be taken to reserved seating along the rock wall on the main plaza overlooking Henley Lawn and the concert stage.

General Admission – Bring a Blanket!
Adults, $25; Children 2-18, $15; Under 2, free

Food and beverage service will be available throughout the entire event, allowing guests to grab a bite to eat, bring blankets, and enjoy an evening of music on the lawn.

After purchasing general admission tickets, you will also have the option to preorder grab-and-go meals from Nourish 205 at the Zoo. These can be picked up upon arrival at the event.

No outside food or alcohol, please.

Website: https://alabamasymphony.org/symphony-goes-wild/

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES

Additional time info:

At 5pm doors open and pre-concert activities begin. All tickets include:
-After-hours access to ambassador animals
-The Reptile Exhibit
-The Alabama Wilds barn
-Face Painting
-Instrument Petting Zoo

At 6:30pm, the Orchestra will perform a concert for families outdoors & under the stars,
bringing to life beloved, animal-inspired music.