Moody Gardens

Activity Overview

Moody Gardens is a subtropical island destination is ideal for families and groups. It features a variety of unique attractions, animal encounters, a riverboat cruise, a 4-diamond hotel, spa & convention center and an 18-hole seaside-links golf course.

Things to See & Do

Explore the ocean and meet penguins, sharks and more at the Aquarium Pyramid. You'll see small tanks as well as variety of animals like sea lions, turtles, varieties of fish, sharks, eels, sea horses, etc.

Experience an authentic rainforest adventure and close encounters with free-roaming monkeys, macaws, butterflies and other endangered animals and plants at the Rainforest Pyramid.

Climb the new five-tier Sky Trail Ropes Course and or test your wits on the new Zip Line.

Learn about science at the Discovery Museum or catch a short movie at the MG 3D Theater, 4D Theater and Ridefilm Theater.

Ride on a Colonel Paddlewheel Boat cruise. This takes about 45 minutes and is somewhat slow moving.

Cool off during the summer at the lazy river, wave pool and more at Palm Beach, Galveston's only white sand beach or LIGHT up the holidays with the Festival of Lights.

Moody Gardens Insider Tips

• The best deal is buying the whole package ahead of time online. See the animals and some movies and spend the afternoon in Palm Beach.
• Buy your tickets on Island Pass and save money at the ticket counter.
• Great for kids - go during the week to avoid the crowds.
• The playground is a nice feature that allows the kids to have a break to run around.