It’s a Carnival of Animals at PS 166

It’s a carnival … of animals at PS 166 on Oct. 5.

Performed by PS 166 parents Jihea Park, Claudia Knafo, Bruno Eicher, Kari Docter and friends from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, “The Carnival of the Animals” is one of the most famous pieces by French composer Camille Saint-Saens. This timeless children’s classic is brought to life alongside the verses of Ogden Nash, which will be read by Derek Bruun. The show features a variety of instruments, each depicting a different animal, from the royal lion to the graceful swan, and is suitable for children 4 and older. The lions, the donkeys, the hens and kangaroos “all come together in a perfect harmony of poetry and music.”

“The Carnival of the Animals,” on Oct. 5 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 children.

PS 166 [132 W. 89th St., between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues on the Upper West Side; www.ps166.org].