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Fish are Friends, Not Anemones
May 14, 2025
Come learn about your favorite swimming friends with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see our friendly fish up close!
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Fish are Friends, Not Anemones (Members)
May 14, 2025
Come learn about your favorite swimming friends with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see our friendly fish up close!
Must have valid Membership info.
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Conservation is Key
September 10, 2025
Come learn about your favorite protected animals with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see the conservation is key up close!
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Conservation is Key (Members)
September 10, 2025
Come learn about your favorite protected animals with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see the conservation is key up close!
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info
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Sea Lion Scientists
October 8, 2025
Come learn about your favorite mammals with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see the sea lion scientists up close!
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Sea Lion Scientists (Members)
October 8, 2025
Come learn about your favorite mammals with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see the sea lion scientists up close!
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info.
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Lizard Playmates
November 12, 2025
Come learn about your favorite scaly animals with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see the lizard playmates up close!
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Lizard Playmates (Members)
November 12, 2025
Come learn about your favorite scaly animals with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see the lizard playmates up close!
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info
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Slimy Sidekicks
December 10, 2025
Come learn about your favorite slimy creatures with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see the slimy sidekicks up close!
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Slimy Sidekicks (Members)
December 10, 2025
Come learn about your favorite slimy creatures with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see the slimy sidekicks up close!
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info
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Accompanying siblings 3 and under are free but must be registered. Please select the same date as the other selected program(s)
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Saving Seas: Marine Conservation
September 2, 2025
Join us on September 2nd for a focus topic of ocean conservation. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Saving Seas: Marine Conservation (Members)
September 2, 2025
Join us on September 2nd for a focus topic of ocean conservation. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
Must have a valid Moody Gardens Membership.
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Ambitious Animals: Venomous Visitors
October 7, 2025
Join us on October 7th for a focus topic of venomous and poisonous animals. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Ambitious Animals: Venomous Visitors (Members)
October 7, 2025
Join us on October 7th for a focus topic of venomous and poisonous animals. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
Must have a valid Moody Gardens Membership.
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Kelp Kingdoms: Underwater Forests
November 4, 2025
Join us on November 4th for a focus topic of important ecosystems. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Kelp Kingdoms: Underwater Forests (Members)
November 4, 2025
Join us on November 4th for a focus topic of important ecosystems. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
Must have a valid Moody Gardens Membership.
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Awesome Adaptations: Camouflaging Creatures
December 2, 2025
Join us on December 2nd for a focus topic of adaptable animals. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Awesome Adaptations: Camouflaging Creatures (Members)
December 2, 2025
Join us on December 2nd for a focus topic of adaptable animals. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
Must have a valid Moody Gardens Membership.
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Learn Wild Pre K -1st Grades
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Science Days, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! Home School students will participate in STEM-focused hands-on learning experiences. These 3-hour long programs are designed for students in an interactive classroom setting. Program participation spots are limited to 24 students per class, and registration is required.
Check-in will be at 12:30 pm Aquarium Entrance/Outside. Programs start at 12:45 pm
The program fee is $20 per student for non-members and $15 per student for members. (Pre-K3 through 1st grade must be accompanied by an adult guardian at no charge. Only one guardian per each paid student.)
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Learn Wild Pre K -1st Grades (Members)
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Science Days, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! Home School students will participate in STEM-focused hands-on learning experiences. These 3-hour long programs are designed for students in an interactive classroom setting. Program participation spots are limited to 24 students per class, and registration is required.
Check-in will be at 12:30 pm Aquarium Entrance/Outside. Programs start at 12:45 pm
The program fee is $20 per student for non-members and $15 per student for members. (Pre-K3 through 1st grade must be accompanied by an adult guardian at no charge. Only one guardian per each paid student.)
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info
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Learn Wild 2nd - 4th Grades
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Science Days, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! Home School students will participate in STEM-focused hands-on learning experiences. These 3-hour long programs are designed for students in an interactive classroom setting. Program participation spots are limited to 24 students per class, and registration is required.
Check-in will be at 12:30 pm Aquarium Entrance/Outside. Programs start at 12:45 pm
The program fee is $20 per student for non-members and $15 per student for members. (Students Only – No adult guardians in classroom.)
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Learn Wild 2nd - 4th Grades (Members)
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Science Days, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! Home School students will participate in STEM-focused hands-on learning experiences. These 3-hour long programs are designed for students in an interactive classroom setting. Program participation spots are limited to 24 students per class, and registration is required.
Check-in will be at 12:30 pm Aquarium Entrance/Outside. Programs start at 12:45 pm
The program fee is $20 per student for non-members and $15 per student for members. (Students Only – No adult guardians in classroom.)
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info.
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Learn Wild 5th - 8th Grades
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Science Days, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! Home School students will participate in STEM-focused hands-on learning experiences. These 3-hour long programs are designed for students in an interactive classroom setting. Program participation spots are limited to 24 students per class, and registration is required.
Check-in will be at 12:30 pm Aquarium Entrance/Outside. Programs start at 12:45 pm
The program fee is $20 per student for non-members and $15 per student for members. (Students Only – No adult guardians in classroom.)
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Learn Wild 5th - 8th Grades (Members)
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Science Days, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! Home School students will participate in STEM-focused hands-on learning experiences. These 3-hour long programs are designed for students in an interactive classroom setting. Program participation spots are limited to 24 students per class, and registration is required.
Check-in will be at 12:30 pm Aquarium Entrance/Outside. Programs start at 12:45 pm
The program fee is $20 per student for non-members and $15 per student for members. (Students Only – No adult guardians in classroom.)
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info.
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Learn Wild 9th - 12th Grades
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Science Days, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! Home School students will participate in STEM-focused hands-on learning experiences. These 3-hour long programs are designed for students in an interactive classroom setting. Program participation spots are limited to 24 students per class, and registration is required.
Check-in will be at 12:30 pm Aquarium Entrance/Outside. Programs start at 12:45 pm
The program fee is $20 per student for non-members and $15 per student for members. (Students Only – No adult guardians in classroom.)
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Learn Wild 9th - 12th Grades (Members)
Join us for our all-new Learn Wild Science Days, taking place each month here at Moody Gardens! Home School students will participate in STEM-focused hands-on learning experiences. These 3-hour long programs are designed for students in an interactive classroom setting. Program participation spots are limited to 24 students per class, and registration is required.
Check-in will be at 12:30 pm Aquarium Entrance/Outside. Programs start at 12:45 pm
The program fee is $20 per student for non-members and $15 per student for members. (Students Only – No adult guardians in classroom.)
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info.
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Emergency Preparedness
June 8, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the June 8, 2025 public merit badge class, Emergency Preparedness *Eagle Required! Scouts will learn how to be equipped for the toughest conditions and complete badge requirements through guided preparedness activities and a pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 1-6:30pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Environmental Science
July 13, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the July 13, 2025 public merit badge class, Environmental Science *Eagle Required! From history to types of pollution, this badge gives scouts a greater awareness about how important it is to protect the environment around them. Badge requirement activities will be included along with a pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 1-7pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Environmental Science
July 13, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the July 13, 2025 public merit badge class, Environmental Science *Eagle Required! From history to types of pollution, this badge gives scouts a greater awareness about how important it is to protect the environment around them. Badge requirement activities will be included along with a pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 1-7pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Reptile & Amphibian Study
August 3, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the August 3, 2025 public merit badge class, Reptile and Amphibian Study! Scout will learn to identify various local species and complete badge requirements in addition to an animal presentation and Rainforest pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 1-7:30pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Plant Science
September 7, 2025
*NEW to Moody Gardens*
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the September 7, 2025 public merit badge class, Plant Science! This badge immerses scouts into the world of plants and even the science behind how they grow! A Rainforest Pyramid tour is included along with badge requirement activities.
*This workshop runs from 12-7pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Nature Study
October 12, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the October 12, 2025 public merit badge class, Nature Study! Scouts will learn to admire the natural world around them while completing their badge requirements and participating in an animal presentation, Nature Trail walk, and pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 1-7:30pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Soil and Water Conservation
October 19, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the October 19, 2025 public merit badge class, Soil and Water Conservation! Scouts will discover the importance of soil and water in a healthy ecosystem. We will dive into what each means to the environment and how to protect these valuable resources with activities and a guided Rainforest Pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 1-7pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Sustainability
November 9, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the November 9, 2025 public merit badge class, Sustainability *Eagle Required! Scouts will learn how to identify the best practices to maintain a healthy planet and complete requirements needed for their badge while enjoying a specialized Moody Gardens Sustainability Walk and pyramid tour.
*This workshop runs from 12-7pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Insect Study
November 16, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the November 16, 2025 public merit badge class, Insect Study! During this workshop, scouts will learn all about insect biology, anatomy, and how important they are to the environment! Participants will look forward to fulfilling badge requirements in addition to a guided Rainforest pyramid tour, animal presentation, and more!
*This workshop runs from 1-6:30pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Scout MB Fish Wildlife Management
December 7, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the December 7, 2025 public merit badge class, Fish and Wildlife Management! Scouts will learn how to conserve and manage our wild resources in this interactive badge! From management practices to threatened species, we discuss the basics of keeping wildlife safe and abundant. An animal presentation and a pyramid tour are included with this badge workshop!
*This workshop runs from 1-6:30pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Biomimicry badge
June 28, 2025
At Moody Gardens, American Heritage Girls don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Pioneers/Patriots will get to explore how humans get inspired by the world around them to create amazing tools that help us in our everyday lives! This badge includes a pyramid tour and animal presentation.
*This workshop runs from 10am-4pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Freshwater & Marine Biology badge
September 13, 2025
At Moody Gardens, American Heritage Girls don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Pioneers/Patriots will take a deep dive into the biology, geography, and even cultural relationships involving water! This badge includes an Aquarium tour, behind the scenes, and movie.
*This workshop runs from 10am-4pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Zoology badge
December 13, 2025
At Moody Gardens, American Heritage Girls don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Pioneers/Patriots will learn all about symbiosis, wildlife relationships, habitats, and more in this diverse badge. Along with requirement activities, this badge includes a pyramid tour, on-staff guest speaker, and behind the scenes opportunity.
*This workshop runs from 10am-4pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Inquiry in Action
June 7, 2025
Inquiry in Action will inspire teachers to spark curiosity and encourage creative thinking in the classroom. Participants will come up with their own testable question and conduct an observational study that they can apply to their classrooms! With animal presentations, hands on activities and a tour through the Rainforest Pyramid, teachers will receive an overview of the process of inquiry and receive tools to aid with implementing inquiry approaches in the classroom. During the Inquiry in Action workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all K-12 ages.
*This workshop takes place from 12-4pm, includes a guided Rainforest tour and animal ambassador. 1-2 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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Sharks in Depth
July 12, 2025
We welcome all teachers to discover how truly amazing sharks are. The Sharks workshop takes a look into shark anatomy, behavior, and more. Teachers will learn new ways to implement shark activities, demos, and curriculum in the classroom. With a guided tour through our Aquarium, a viewing of a 3D movie, and an opportunity to go behind the scenes on our shark exhibits, teachers are bound to leave with a new take on sharks. During the Sharks in Depth workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all K-12 ages.
*This workshop takes place from 12-4pm, includes a guided Aquarium tour, behind the scenes, and 3D movie. 1-2 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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Wild for Literacy
August 2, 2025
Wild for Literacy focuses on literacy development with the aid of our natural world. We will break down the parts of literacy and discover how we can utilize our natural world to develop literary fluency. This workshop is excellent for teachers discovering new ways to integrate literacy and natural sciences. During the Wild for Literacy workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all K-12 ages.
*This workshop takes place from 12-4pm, includes a guided Rainforest or Aquarium tour. 1-2 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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The Power of Plastics
September 6, 2025
The Power of Plastics workshop is excellent for educators who discuss environmental issues in their classrooms. This is an interactive workshop, incorporating service learning opportunities and ways to link these actions to citizen science projects. After conducting a beach clean-up, we will assess litter, examine impacts and design solutions for preventing marine debris. During the workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all K-12 ages.
*This workshop takes place from 8am-12pm and includes a beach clean-up and guided Aquarium tour. 1-2 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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Medicinal Plants and Animals
October 11, 2025
Discover the world of medicines and how tropical animals and plants make a significant impact on this vital resource! From biology, to chemistry and social studies, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all K-12 ages.
*This workshop takes place from 10-2pm, and includes a guided Rainforest tour. 1-2 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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Flying Wild
November 8, 2025
Flying Wild explores bird biology, conservation and natural history while making connections to real world experiences. This workshop uses language arts, social sciences and math experiences matched with hands on activities and investigations to discover new ways to implement project based and community learning in the classroom. During the Flying Wild workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all K-12 ages.
*This workshop takes place from 10-2pm, and includes a guided Rainforest tour and animal presentation. 1-2 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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Engaging Through Storytelling
December 6, 2025
Storytelling is a tool that is often under-utilized in the classroom…unless it is linked to objectives! When students and educators alike have the ability to share personal experiences in relation to the topic at hand, it is far easier to feel a sense of connectedness to the subject matter. During the Storytelling workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all K-12 ages.
*This workshop takes place from 10-2pm, and includes a potential Ice Land walk. 1-2 weeks prior to the workshop, those signed up will receive a welcome email with the workshop location and day-of information.
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