Education at Moody Gardens
We provide learning experiences for our guests that instill enthusiasm, appreciation and stewardship for the natural world and its inhabitants.
Learn Wild! Home School
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Home School, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! These 3-hour-long programs have been created for home school families/groups of all grade levels. Enjoy a focused educational experience each month with different combinations of elements to explore a featured attraction, ambassador animal presentations, and documentary movies and engage with our Educators in walk-up hands-on activities.
Check-in will be 9:30 am in the Visitor Center. Programs start promptly at 10 am. Each family will receive a digital education guide for all grade levels to download at check-in that corresponds to the monthly focus topic to use as part of your home classroom curriculum.
Come to Moody Gardens for exciting mornings of various theme-related educational activities with a corresponding attraction!
April 4: Ocean Adventures: Swimming with Sharks
May 9: Day of the Dinos: Blast to the Past
NON-Member: $18 (per person adult & youth 3-17; children under 3 free)
Member: $10 (per person adult & youth; youth 3-17 children under 3 free)
Advanced registration is required for both adult and youth participants ages 3-17. (Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.)
Call 409-683-4290 or email teaching@moodygardens.org for more information.
Learn Wild! Tours and Programs
Topic-focused guided tours & educational programs are available to book for schools, home school groups, clubs or private families. Call 409-683-4558 or email AttractionSales@moodygardens.org for more information.
NEW! Learn Live! Pre-K Expeditions - For Learners Ages 3-5
Join other early learners for fun filled Pre-K Expeditions at Moody Gardens once a month. Enjoy a variety of theme related educational activities that may include games, crafts, experiments, story time, and admission into the corresponding attraction. Our education staff will even send home with you more “at home activity ideas” to keep the learning connections going. Morning sessions available to fit into your little ones routine.
Call 409-683-4290 or email teaching@moodygardens.org for more information.
Pre-K Expeditions are designed for children 3-5 years old with an adult participating. Older siblings and additional adults may attend as a participant with a ticket purchase. Babies up to 2 years old are free, but will not be considered a participant.
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All Pre-K Expeditions Check In: At the Visitor's Center Circle. Class takes place in the Coral Room in the lower level of the Aquarium.
NEW! Learn Live! - On or Off Property Beyond Biofacts Programs
These multi-sensory and interdisciplinary lessons include elements of history, geography, culture and conservation. The lessons are geared toward learners of all ages and not only provide an engaging discussion about the topics at hand, but also a presentation of real biofacts.
Available to book for schools, clubs or private families. Call 409-683-4290 or email teaching@moodygardens.org for more information.

Scout Programs
Booking for Private Workshops for all Ages and Ranks in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts.
Visit Moody Gardens and work towards earning a badge at the same time! At Moody Gardens you can see environments from around the world, try your skills on our ropes course and zip-line and so much more. Discounted tickets and tours for scouting units are available through Attraction Sales at 409-683-4558
Call 409-683-4231 or email scouts@moodygardens.org for more information and reservations.
Ask us about combining a private workshop with a sleepover to create a SCOUTING OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE!
Cub Scouts
Programs available for a private day workshop or add on to an Overnight Adventure!
World Conservation Award
Nova: Wild Award
Scouts BSA Merit Badge Workshops
Don't just earn it, learn it! Scouts ages 11-17 can complete most or all requirements of a badge in a single day while social distancing. Additional experiences may include exhibit and property tours and guest speakers from various departments.
April 30, 2023 – Bird Study
May 7, 2023 – Insect Study
May 21, 2023 – Fish & Wildlife Management
June 4, 2023 – Emergency Preparedness
July 16, 2023 – Nature Study
August 20, 2023 – Sustainability
September 3, 2023 – Mammal Study
September 17, 2023 – Emergency Preparedness
October 1, 2023 – Oceanography
October 15, 2023 – Environmental Science
November 5, 2023 – Bird Study
November 12, 2023 – Insect Study
December 3, 2023 – Nature Study
December 17, 2023 – Reptile & Amphibian Study
Pricing: $30/Scout
Maximum of 36 participants for each workshop.
Girl Scouts
At Moody Gardens you can work on your Naturalist badges, with free activity packets from the links below to help complete badges during your visit! Combine your outing with a tour, private day workshop or overnight adventure for more advancement opportunities.
Private Scout Workshops
Don’t just earn it, Learn it!
We offer private workshops and Sleepover Adventure add-ons for youth participants in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Girl Scouts and American Heritage. Each program is formatted to help scouts complete the requirements for an Adventure, Badge or Conservation Award.
Call 409-683-4231 or email scouts@moodygardens.org for more information on your personal development of a private Workshop.

Overnight Adventures
NOW BOOKING!
Moody Gardens offers two adventurous sleepovers which allow guests to spend the night exploring one of our exciting attractions. Each program includes a late-night pizza snack and a light breakfast. Chaperones required.
Time: 6:30PM - 8AM
Cost: $1,100 for up to 20 people, $60 for each additional guest
Reservations are required and must be made at least two weeks in advance. A deposit is required to reserve your overnight adventure, with the balance payable prior to your event.
Extend your adventure to the next day. Add-on attractions are available at group rates.
Call 409-683-4558 or email AttractionSales@moodygardens.org for more information and reservations.
Creatures of the Night
Explore the rainforest after dark to discover how nocturnal creatures live! The evening includes a variety of activities and a tour of the Rainforest Pyramid. Participants spend the night in the Rainforest Entrance.
Night Under the Sea
Spend the night in the Aquarium and discover a world much different from your own! Make discoveries of ocean habitats, creatures that live within them and relationships they share during your night expedition. The evening includes a variety of activities and a tour of the Aquarium Pyramid.
Already participated in a sleepover? Fill out a sleepover evaluation.

Educator Programs
Educator Open House
April 15, 2023
Spend the day with Moody Gardens. Come checkout our attractions and see what we and other Galveston attractions have to offer. This is a free event for Educators.
Pre-Registration Required - No Walk-ins
Educator Workshops
Moody Gardens Educator Workshops provide the opportunity to enhance your curriculum. All workshops are TEKS aligned and offer a multitude of hands on activities and educational materials to inspire your students.
Curriculum Guides
Help make the most of your visit by downloading a copy of the curriculum:
Tropical Rainforest Curriculum
Aquarium Treasure Hunts

Scavenger Hunts

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