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Moody Gardens
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Galveston
"Galveston island...a lot to do but get there early to enjoy it all!"(4 Tips)
"Love the tropical forest and aquarium pyramids"(4 Tips)
"Stop by the Rainforest Pyramid ASAP as bloom only lasts 2-3 days."(5 Tips)
"many 3D films on the BIGGEST screen in Texas…the MG 3D Theater!"(2 Tips)
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- Moody_GardensMay 28, 2013Check out some of the fun features Palm Beach has to offer in this video! Palm Beach opens daily starting June 1. You can enjoy it all summer long with a season pass for just $55 Read more
Social News NetworkJune 26, 2012For $50 you can get an all-day admission to everything at the Moody Gardens. It's worth it, because you can literally spend the entire day exploring everything they have to offer. It's beautiful.
HISTORYApril 6, 2010A 10 story Rainforest Pyramid offers an incredible tropical environment & is home to the largest bat exhibit in the Southwest. The newest attraction, the Aquarium Pyramid, is the largest in the world.
Marlene MorganSeptember 29, 2012Go to the top floor of the hotel to get a fantastic view of the bay and beyond. If you have time, attend a Friday night happy hour to watch the sun set.
Moody GardensSeptember 12, 2012Reminder: Only a few days left to see the BODIES REVEALED Exhibition! Last day is this Friday before it leaves Galveston Island for good. Purchase your tickets online or in person: Read more
John McPhersonDecember 15, 2013For the Festival of Lights, buy your tickets at the Aquarium. The line is much shorter.
Buy a Value Pass to see all of the Moody Gardens attractions for a great price!
- Moody GardensSeptember 3, 2013Keep your eyes open while strolling through the Rainforest Pyramid for our free roaming birds. Here's our Scarlet Ibis during lunch time http://instagram.com/p/dzdzhvEz_c/
- Moody_GardensMay 10, 2012Nothing better than sinking your toes in the sand while enjoying live music and fireworks during summer nights! Bands on the Sand start on June 8 at Palm Beach for just $12.
Dannielle BeckAugust 10, 2013The Paddle Wheel Boat is a nice break from walking around. I'd suggest bringing your own snacks-the line for food and drinks inside the boat is a bit long.- Moody_GardensJune 25, 2012There's no better way to experience The Dark Knight Rises than at our theater. Largest screen in TX + Only Large Format Screen in US with 11.1 Surround Sound Audio + 15/70 IMAX® Projection. Opens 6/20
- Moody_GardensMay 10, 2012Visiting the Rainforest Pyramid? Make sure to stop and look up to spot our free roaming animals. We also have naturalists standing by to point them out to you!
- John ShermanMay 30, 2013Don't miss visiting the ten story rainforest pyramid, especially if you have kids or likes to take photos. Lots of great photo opps.
- Moody_GardensMay 10, 2012Save big with a One or Two Day Pass to all of the Moody Gardens attractions! If you purchase them online, you'll receive a discount! Visit www.moodygardens.org to purchase.
Marchell MascheckJanuary 7, 2016Definitely a family spot! Kids are running everywhere! Prices are okay--but be prepared if you have several kiddos!- Moody_GardensMay 10, 2012Enjoy a buffet on property at The Garden Restaurant! Sit outside for a wonderful view of Offatts Bayou.
- Moody GardensAugust 21, 2013Squirt does a little yoga while Dino gets his beauty sleep in the back! #HarborSeal #AquariumPyramid
- Moody_GardensJuly 11, 2012Watch The Dark Knight Rises on the LARGEST screen in TX at Moody Gardens! Buy your tickets for our midnight premiere on July 20 & join us for our premiere party. More info here: Read more
Jan JordanJanuary 4, 2015Having lunch @ Cafe in the Park......then.....ICE LAND....finallll day for this season!!
- Moody_GardensMay 10, 2012Visiting the Aquarium Pyramid? Look for posted feeding times for the seals and sea lions to see them do some neat tricks!
- Nathan AbshireJune 19, 2014Get the most out of this pyramid by planning your sight-seeing around the feeding schedules.
Pedro HernandezJune 25, 2013Excellent Place, hotel, watet park, aquarium, rainforest, science museum- Moody_GardensMay 10, 2012Catch a showing of one of the many 3D films on the BIGGEST screen in Texas…the MG 3D Theater!
- Happening right now: Morticia, the Corpse Flower, is blooming! Stop by the Rainforest Pyramid ASAP as bloom only lasts 2-3 days.
Fun place, better to get a day pass than paying for everything seperately
ELS Language CentersApril 13, 201231 miles from ELS - In the summer, catch the "Bands on the Sand" concert series. www.MoodyGardens.com- Moody_GardensAugust 13, 2012It's Shark Week! Join us Mon-Fri this week at 2pm in the Aquarium Pyramid for a forum on sharks.
- Moody GardensJuly 30, 2012Come see the our newest porcupine baby on exhibit in the Rainforest Pyramid! Read more
- Moody_GardensJune 14, 2012Corpse Flower blooming right now at the Rainforest Pyramid! Stop by today/tomorrow as bloom only lasts 2-3 days.
Deborah HooverJune 22, 2013Aquarium great. Paddlewheel boat OK. Lazy river plus rides closed teeny wave pool all they had to offer:/ for $200 I expected more
AnthoFebruary 6, 2013I built a model of this place when I was in high school as a freshman for a project
Allen ArcadeMarch 15, 2011As one of the employees told me when asked about things to do here... "everything here costs money"
Amber AguirreSeptember 8, 2013DO NOT plan a birthday party here! Electricity went out and party was moved. Once at pyramids we were asked to leave food court because we didn't have reservations! Terrible customer service!!!
Nick SalinasMarch 14, 2010Jungle Rainforest is closed at the moment, under construction. Butterfly exhibit is also down.
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- 7.6
"Must see!! Great for children and the tunnel you get to walk through is awesome! Definitely would go back."
Britny Duncan - 8.3
"This was a wonderful hotel with a great location in Galveston. Our suite had fire ants, as did the replacement suite, so check for ants on the balcony and near sliding doors."
Neuroscience Man - 7.5
"Ok convention center. On the small side so you can't get lost. Parking garage escape is a nightmare though and since you're on an island expect traffic all the way back to Houston"
Angela Skees
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- 8.2
"So much fun. Go during the night it's beautiful and not too hot. Pretty pricy though."
Laney Moreno 
"Check out the concessions to get some dipping dots. Then on to the ride film! Oh, don't forget the discovery museum pyramid!!"
Didi Sharp- 8.2
"The Humidity is so incredibly consistent. A must experience folks"
Bo Brymer
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