Education at Moody Gardens

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! 

February 7: Feather Friends: Penguin Pals
March 7: Otter-ly Fantastic: Roaming with River Otters
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.

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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.

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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.

• $15 per person for adult and children 3 years old and up. Tickets are required for all adults and youth.
• $10 per person (members; pre-purchase only) for adult and children 3 years old and up. Tickets are required for all adults and youth.
• Morning Session: 10:30 am-12:30 pm  (Online pre-registration closes at 7 am the day of the program)
• *Day of Tickets may be purchased at the Visitors Center Membership Ticket Counter if occupancy is available; no member discount for day of ticket purchase.
• Maximum of 24 attendees per session.

All Pre-K Expeditions Check In: At the Aquarium Lobby. Class takes place in the Coral Room in the lower level of the Aquarium.

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