Family Friendly Attractions & Events

Nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, Moody Gardens offers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement for guests of all ages for work or play. From tropical rainforests to the oceans of the world, a wide range of attractions, educational activities, kid's events, dining options, and exciting entertainment await. This island resort uniquely accommodates large conferences, weddings and social events as well as being the romantic escape and family destination where special memories are created.

Two vibrant blue macaws face each other closely, touching beaks, with green foliage blurred in the background at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.
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A bird with striking blue eyes perched on a ledge at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.
A green parrot with red and white feathers perched at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.
A group of brown bats are hanging upside down from a rope in a lush, green forest environment at the Rainforest Pyramid at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas
A sloth is hanging from a tree branch, surrounded by lush green foliage in the background at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas
A lush, verdant greenhouse filled with a variety of tropical plants and a small pond with koi fish swimming in the foreground at Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid in Galveston, Texas
A vibrant blue and yellow macaw perches on a branch, surrounded by lush green foliage in the background at Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid in Galveston, Texas
The image depicts a lush, verdant garden setting with a large tree in the background, surrounded by vibrant flowers and foliage. In the foreground, two young children can be seen sitting on a bench, engaged in conversation or play at Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid in Galveston, Texas
A black and white monkey with a distinctive facial feature sits on a branch in a lush, green environment at Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid in Galveston, Texas
A vibrant green and orange parrot perched on a branch, with a wire mesh enclosure visible in the background at Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid in Galveston, Texas
A lush, tropical garden setting with a couple standing on a wooden platform, surrounded by vibrant foliage and two blue macaws perched on a branch at Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid in Galveston, Texas

Rainforest Pyramid

Experience a breathtaking tribute to the world’s vanishing rainforests and its inhabitants

As you enter through a tree-top canopy entrance, you'll visit the rainforests of Asia, Africa and the Americas in a rare, up-close and interactive adventure with over 1,700 exotic plants and endangered animals that range from Giant Amazon River Otters to an ocelot, Komodo dragons and other reptiles. Saki monkeys, Cotton-top tamarins, and sloths roam freely while an array of birds fly between the trees as you walk the trails through the spacious enclosure!

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