Kids Programs at Moody Gardens

Learn Wild! Home School Program 

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!

September 5, 2023: Slithering Sidekicks: Riding Reptiles
October 3, 2023: Helping Hands: Obscure Octopuses
November 7, 2023: Curious Cats: Observing Ocelots
December 5, 2023: Great Bear: Canada's Rainforest
January 2, 2024: Swinging Sakis: Magnificent Monkeys
February 6, 2024: Marvelous Mammals: Swimming Seals
March 5, 2024: Rainforest Rivers: Amazing Amazon
April 2, 2024: Graceful Gliders: Soaring Stingrays
May 7, 2024: Hanging On: Slow Sloths

NON-Member: $18 (per person adult & youth 3-17; accompanying siblings 2 and under are free but must be registered.)

Member: $10 (per person adult & youth 3-17; accompanying siblings 2 and under are free but must be registered.)

Advanced registration is required for all attendees to the program regardless of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times. Children under 2 may attend only with older sibling(s) in the program. A portion of the fee from Learn Wild Home School goes to Moody Gardens’ Conservation Fund.

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 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 on the second Wednesday of every month (with the exception of June-August on the third Wednesday). Enjoy a fun-themed program which could include: games, crafts, experiments, story time, and admission into the corresponding attraction. Our education staff will even send you home with more “at home activity ideas” to keep the learning connections going. Morning sessions available to fit into your little one’s 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.

• Non-members: $15 per person for adult and children 3 years old and up. Tickets are required for all adults and youth.
• Members: $10 per person for adult and children 3 years old and up. Tickets are required for all adults and youth.
• Morning Session: 10:30am-12:30 pm (Online pre-registration closes at 5 pm the day before the program)
• *Day of Tickets may be purchased at the Visitors Center Membership Ticket Counter if occupancy is available. *

Maximum of 36 attendees per session (adults and children included in count).

All Pre-K Expeditions Check In: Visitor’s Center Circle

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