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Oceanography
January 5, 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 20, 2024 public merit badge class, Oceanography! From biology to geography, scouts will learn about our oceans first hand and complete requirements needed for their badge while visiting the Aquarium pyramid!
*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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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
November 24, 2024/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 November 24, 2024 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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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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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 September 15, 2024 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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Nature Study
November 3, 2024/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 November 3, 2024 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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At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the April 6, 2025 public merit badge class, Bird Study! Scouts will learn all they need to know about these feather friends and complete requirements needed for their badge through guided bird watching, an animal presentation, and a Rainforest pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 9am-3pm. 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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Mammal Study
March 2, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the March 2, 2025 public merit badge class, Mammal Study! Scouts will learn everything from mammal classification to biology and complete badge requirements with an included animal presentation and pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 1-6pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
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Landscape Architecture
May 4, 2025
At Moody Gardens, scouts don’t just earn a badge, they LEARN the badge! Sign up your scouts ages 11-17 for the May 4, 2025 merit badge class, Landscape Architecture! Scouts will put their environmental design skills to the test while completing badge requirements with a Moody Gardens Landscape walk and enjoying a 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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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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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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Disability Awareness
February 9, 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 February 9, 2025 public merit badge class, Disability Awareness! Scouts will step into another’s shoes to become better aware of the accessibility for those around them. Requirements will be completed through various inclusivity activities and a pyramid tour!
*This workshop runs from 1-6pm. More day-of information and requirements covered will be emailed to registered participants 1-2 weeks before the workshop date.
**A requirement of this badge is to volunteer with a disability advocacy agency. Moody Gardens offers opportunities for scouts and their troops to volunteer at our Hope Therapy events throughout the year to help fulfill this requirement. Please inquire for more information by emailing workshops@moodygardens.org.
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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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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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Unknown Treasure Island
November 13, 2024
Come learn about your favorite island animals with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and experience the unknown treasure island up close!
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Unknown Treasure Island (Members)
November 13, 2024
Come learn about your favorite island animals with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and experience the unknown treasure island up close!
Must have valid Membership info.
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Pole to Pole
December 11, 2024
Come learn about your favorite polar pals with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore ICE LAND and experience the pole to pole up close!
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Pole to Pole (Members)
December 11, 2024
Come learn about your favorite polar pals with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore ICE LAND and experience the pole to pole up close!
Must have valid Membership info.
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Chilly Little Surprise
January 15, 2025
Come learn about your favorite cold swimmers with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see the chilly little surprise up close!
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Chilly Little Surprise (Members)
January 15, 2025
Come learn about your favorite cold swimmers with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see the chilly little surprise up close!
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info
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Oceans of Islands
February 12, 2025
Come learn about your favorite oceanic animals with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see the oceans of islands up close!
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Oceans of Islands (Members)
February 12, 2025
Come learn about your favorite oceanic animals with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see the oceans of islands up close!
Must have valid Moody Gardens Membership info.
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Swimmers from Afar
March 12, 2025
Come learn about your favorite swimmers with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see these swimmers from afar up close!
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Swimmers from Afar (Members)
March 12, 2025
Come learn about your favorite swimmers with story time, a fun experiment, and craft. Then we will go explore the Aquarium and see these swimmers from afar up close!
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Home Sweet Home
April 9, 2025
Come learn about your favorite familiar animals with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see home sweet home up close!
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Home Sweet Home (Members)
April 9, 2025
Come learn about your favorite familiar animals with story time, a fun game, and craft. Then we will go explore the Rainforest and see home sweet home up close!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Wild for Literacy
November 9, 2024/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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Inquiry in Action
December 7, 2024/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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TOADally Frogs
January 4, 2025
Teachers will discover how amazing and important frogs and toads are to our environment! This workshop takes a look into what frogs and toads really are, where they are found, their life cycle, feeding, defense, and more! With a frog tour through our Rainforest pyramid and exciting TEKS aligned activities, teachers are bound to leave with a new and improved look on frogs. During the TOADally Frogs 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. 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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Beautiful Butterflies
March 15, 2025
Texas is an important part of the path for the Monarch butterfly migration! Teachers will learn all about how to implement these beautiful creatures into their classrooms, from science to math to art and beyond! During the Beautiful Butterflies workshop, lesson plans 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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Creative Corals
April 5, 2025
Teachers will take a deep dive into the world of corals! With such a huge diversity and a key environmental indicator species, there will be plenty of new information to take back to the classroom. Lesson plans 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 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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Tropical Treasures
May 3, 2025
The world of rainforests is extraordinary and this workshop covers it all from the forest floor to the emergent layer. During this workshop, teachers will get closer than ever to the rainforest with a guided tour through our Rainforest Pyramid and up-close animal presentations. During the Tropical Treasures workshop, lesson plan examples will feature a combination of grade levels creating an adaptable workshop for teachers of all grade levels.
*This workshop takes place from 10-2pm and includes a guided Rainforest tour as well as a field trip program sneak peek. 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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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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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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Cool Climates: Polar Opposites
December 3, 2024
Join us on December 3rd for a focus topic of polar animals. Featuring a 3D Theater showing, an ambassador animal presentation, Poles Apart Education Program, and exploring ICE LAND with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Cool Climates: Polar Opposites (Member)
December 3, 2024
Join us on December 3rd for a focus topic of polar animals. Featuring a 3D Theater showing, an ambassador animal presentation, Poles Apart Education Program, and exploring ICE LAND with interactive hands-on education stations.
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Exploring Ecosystems: Mariana’s Trench
January 14, 2025
Join us on January 14th for a focus topic of deep-water creatures. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Exploring Ecosystems: Mariana’s Trench (Members)
January 14, 2025
Join us on January 14th for a focus topic of deep-water creatures. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations
Must have a valid Moody Gardens Membership.
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Building Biomes: Creative Corals
February 4, 2025
Join us on February 4th for a focus topic of coral reefs. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Building Biomes: Creative Corals (Members)
February 4, 2025
Join us on February 4th for a focus topic of coral reefs. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Migrating Monarchs: Beautiful Butterflies
March 4, 2025
Join us on March 4nd for a focus topic of migrating animals. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Migrating Monarchs: Beautiful Butterflies (Members)
March 4, 2025
Join us on March 4nd for a focus topic of migrating animals. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Living Artwork: Melodious Music
April 1, 2025
Join us on April 1st for a focus topic of music and art. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Living Artwork: Melodious Music (Members)
April 1, 2025
Join us on April 1st for a focus topic of music and art. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
Must have a valid Moody Gardens Membership.
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Treasure Island: Borneo’s Rainforest
May 6, 2025
Join us on May 6th for a focus topic of a unique rainforest. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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Treasure Island: Borneo’s Rainforest (Members)
May 6, 2025
Join us on May 6th for a focus topic of a unique rainforest. Featuring a movie, education program, coordinating attraction, and interactive education stations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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