Moody Gardens - Aquaruim Pyramid
Location:
One Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX map
(800)582-4673
Directions:
From I-45 south, exit 61st Street. Right on 61st Street and again on Seawall Boulevard. Right on 81st Street to Jones Road. Left on Hope Boulevard to Moody Gardens®.
Website:
Description:
With over 10,000 marine animals living in 1.5 million gallons, this aquarium showcases the complex beauty of the North and South Pacific, as well as the
South Atlantic and the Caribbean. It also has a new “Shark in Depth” exhibit.
In the North Pacific exhibit, harbor seals can be seen playing on rocky beaches.
The South Pacific exhibit features the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. It includes over 200 species of fish, stingray and sharks!
The South Atlantic exhibit comes to life with a variety of penguins, which can be view from above or below the surface.
And last but not least is the Caribbean! Sharks, sea turtles, eels and thousands of tropical fish will swim overhead as you journey through the underwater tunnel that is completely surrounded with over 1,000,000 gallons of water!
At the Shark exhibit, guests will learn the facts about sharks. They will learn about their anatomy and interesting behaviors.
Price:
Aquarium only pass:
$21.95 for adults
$17.95 Child/Senior
Moody Garden Pass which features other attractions are $59.95 for one day per person or $79.95 per person for two days - see website for details
Discounts for buying tickets online.
Hours:
Moody Gardens is open 365 days a year.
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Last entry at 5:00 pm
Plan Your Trip:
Learn more about the sharks at Moody Gardens and how they are feed.
Moody Gardens has many fun attractions and restaurants so be sure to plan your visit before you go to get the most out of your time.