MOODY GARDENS ANNOUNCES A VARIETY OF NEW ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER

Galveston, Texas (May 25, 2022) — Summer is here and Moody Gardens is offering new attractions and experiences to provide a fun-filled day trip or extended vacation at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Texas. Families can enjoy year-round attractions at the Aquarium Pyramid; Rainforest Pyramid; MG3D, 4D and Audience Recognition Theaters, Discovery Museum, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, Rope Course and Zip Line in addition to new seasonal events that range from dinosaur exhibits to an Air, Car and Boat Show. The Moody Gardens Hotel offers special packages with attractions tickets and golf packages at one of the top public courses in the state of Texas.

NEW THIS SUMMER

Rainforests of the World: Dynamic Dwellers open May 28:

Exciting changes inside the Rainforest Pyramid will allow guests to experience life in a whole new way as they journey from the treetops to exploring what occurs beneath the surface of the Rainforest Floor. Existing plants, free-roaming birds and animals and enclosed exhibits will be enhanced with the addition of inhabitants that dwell within a new European Bee Colony, Decomposers Gallery, Leafcutter Ant exhibit in the Sunrise Gallery and more. Visitors will be fully immersed as they trek through the Upper Canopy and Conservation Huts on through the rainforests of Asia, Africa and the Americas to the Nightfall Gallery for new perspectives and insight. A tribute to the plants, animals and all life within Rainforests of the World.

Free Fireworks Every Saturday Night:

Celebrate summertime with free fireworks every Saturday night from June 11 – August 6 at 9:45 p.m. The Moody Gardens pyramids are the perfect backdrop for all ages to enjoy.

Palm Beach and Beats on the Beach:

Cool off and sink your toes in the white sand, enjoy the Lazy River, Wave Pool, Tower Slides and more daily all summer long. Enjoy Saturday evenings with Beats on the Beach from 6 – 10 pm as you splash along the water attractions, enjoy a cocktail and a bite to eat at the Shoreline Grill or get up and dance as a DJ plays your favorite tunes.

Dinosaur Invasion:

The Dinosaurs Alive Exhibit and Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D are a dinosaur enthusiast’s dreams. Dinos Alive features over 20 giant animatronic dinosaurs that take visitors on an unforgettable journey through a Jurassic jungle. They can then escape to the MG3D Theater to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica to a period hundreds of millions of years ago to encounter bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians to enter a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals—where survival means enduring the sunless on a 3D adventure to understand the ice continent’s profound transformation—and to predict the future as humans drive dramatic change.

Dinner Cruises on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat – June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, August 20:

Enjoy beautiful views of Offats Bayou, plus a dinner buffet and cash bar with dinner cruises aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. Themed cruise menus vary on different dates. Visit moodygardens.org for a list of menu options and reservations. 

Moody Gardens Air, Car and Boat Show, August 12 – 13:

A big weekend that will thrill visitors by land, and air. Daytime and evening performances will loop, roll and scream through the air with this unique air show that offers it all ranging from the glory from the P-63 King Cobra and DH-115 Vampire to the Ghostwriter pyrotechnics show planes with daredevil pilots sending off fireworks trails to light up the night sky. A splashy and spectacular Boat Show will showcase a sensational array of yachts for boat aficionados to appreciate and perhaps find their dream boat at the Moody Gardens Marina. And, it’s a car lover’s dream at the Moody Gardens Convention Center as the hall is filled with rows of classic vehicles and the stories that accompany them. Hotel packages are available.

Island Rideout and Bike Expo, August 26 – 28:

Moody Gardens transforms into a bicycle enthusiast’s dream. An 18-mile Rideout on beautiful Galveston Island is the main event paired up a Bike Expo and featuring the latest gear and presentations by pros. Choose from several of the Explore On Your Own Island Bike Rides> you can also check out the Bike Pub Crawl, Reserved Back Alley Bicycler Zone and a Saturday Night Palm Beach Party with fireworks for Rideout participants and hotel guests. Hotel guests will also enjoy Breakfast with the Pros on Sunday morning. Discount packages are available through the Moody Gardens Hotel.

For more information call 409-744-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.

Moody Gardens^® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

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