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.
Explore Moody Gardens Attractions
Aquarium Pyramid
Explore the oceans' depths in the Gulf of Mexico, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific and Caribbean. Dive into the oceans of the world in a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium teeming with creatures from tuxedo-clad penguins to seals, stingrays, sharks and more!
Rainforest Pyramid
Visit the rainforests of Asia, Africa and the Americas in a rare, up-close and interactive experience with endangered plants and animals ranging from Giant Amazon River Otters to Saki Monkeys, sloths and an array of birds!
Discovery Pyramid
The Discovery Pyramid features the Audience Recognition Theater on the ground floor, showing 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: An Interactive Adventure, where guests help steer the Nautilus and interact with sea creatures alongside Deep, Echo, and Torque. Upstairs, the rotating exhibit gallery currently hosts Skeletown, an interactive look at the 206 bones of the human body through authentic specimens and hands-on displays.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens is Galveston's only private white sand beach, featuring a 650-foot lazy river, a wave pool, two 18-foot tower slides, an interactive splash pad, shaded cabanas, dining options, and more! Open seasonally through summer, it's also home to Beats on the Beach, a Saturday-evening summer concert series with live music and fireworks over Offatts Bayou.
3D & 4D Theaters
Immerse yourself with giant screens, state-of-the-art surround sound and the largest screens in Texas.
Audience Recognition Theater
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: an interactive submarine adventure where guests help steer the ship and meet Deep, Echo, and Torque.
Ropes Course & Zip Line
Climb the Gulf Coast's tallest ropes course, then zip 500 feet above Palm Beach. Weather permitting; tickets sold on-site only.
Animal Encounters
Go behind the scenes for guided, up-close visits with stingrays, penguins, seals, and river otters.
Special Notice: Food, drinks and pets are not allowed in our attractions. This is for your safety and the safety of our animals.
