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Everything your summer needs in one Galveston Island destination.
Make Moody Gardens your home base for the biggest summer Galveston Island has seen, with America's 250th Anniversary celebrations and World Cup matches just up the road in Houston. From floating the lazy river at Palm Beach to walking among life-size dinosaurs at Dinos Alive, the season is packed with new attractions, returning favorites, family events and overnight getaways for every kind of guest.
Unlimited entry to the Rainforest, Aquarium, and Discovery Pyramids plus the 3D, 4D SFX, Audience Recognition Theaters, Dinos Alive, and Palm Beach. Book online to lock in the lowest rate.
Save on attractionsEnjoy 25% off the best available rate at Moody Gardens Hotel for stays June 1 to September 30. Friday and Saturday availability is limited to 20 reservations per night (10 on July 3 and 4). Blackout dates apply.
Claim Summer Hotel SavingsSummer is the perfect time to experience the newly renovated Moody Gardens Hotel rooms. Fresh finishes, modern comforts, and thoughtful upgrades create a relaxing retreat after full days of exploring the property. Staying on-site keeps you close to the action while giving you a comfortable place to recharge between adventures.
Travel through the world's oceans without leaving Galveston. Home to seven species of penguins, a mangrove lagoon touch tank with stingrays and sharks, and exhibits spanning the Gulf of Mexico to the South Pacific.
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Step into a living tropical rainforest with free-roaming saki monkeys, two-toed sloths, giant Amazon river otters, exotic birds, and more than 1,000 species of plants and animals from Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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Home to immersive feature exhibits that rotate throughout the year. This summer, step into Skeletown, an exhibit exploring the 206 bones that build the human body through hands-on displays, real specimens, and cultural stories.
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Galveston's only white sand beach
Float the 650-foot lazy river, ride the wave pool, race down two 18-foot tower slides, and unwind beneath the palm trees. A full sandy beach getaway right next to the pyramids.
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Walk among life-sized dinosaurs
Wander a jungle path lined with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, from a towering Tyrannosaurus rex to Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, and more. An interactive dig site lets junior paleontologists uncover fossils for themselves.
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MG3D • 4D SFX • Audience Recognition Theaters
Catch big-screen documentaries on the largest 3D screen in Texas, feel wind and water effects in fully immersive 4D experiences, and help guide the action in the interactive Audience Recognition Theater.
Learn MoreMoody Gardens Golf Course is consistently ranked among the top ten courses in Texas, with sweeping fairway views and the Pelican Grille on site for a meal or drink between rounds. Tee off with a friend, send the kids to Junior Golf Camp, settle in for the Friday Night Dinner Buffet, or pick up a paddle at the brand new Galveston Island Pickleball at Moody Gardens Golf Course: four pickleball-dedicated outdoor courts, open daily!
The course is ranked as one of the best public courses in Texas, 18 holes plus a pro shop, driving range, cart rentals, and clubhouse.
Featuring outdoor courts, a relaxed coastal setting, and food & beverages from Pelican Grille, it is a fun and social experience for all.
Summer at Moody Gardens
Summer Pyramid Kids Camps at Moody Gardens offer a full season of hands-on learning and fun for students entering grades K–8. Each week features unique, age-appropriate activities including interactive experiments, design challenges, nature-inspired art, games, and up-close encounters with Animal Ambassadors.
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