08/20/08

Poor Customer Service

by Leelee84

Moody Gardens is a great place for children and families who love the idea of having a rainforest and an aquarium in one location. However, the employees that work there can sometimes be rude, unfriendly and unprofessional. In addition, make sure you get to Moody Gardens early in the day to enjoy all of the pyramids! They are suppose to close at 8:00 p.m., but we saw some employees closing at 7:20 and 7:45. p.m.

• Pros: exhibits
• Cons: pricey and employees are rude!

09/01/06

Good, but not at the price you pay!

by moormanm

I have to say that we loved Moody Gardens! It was a nice family outing and I'd go again if it weren't so darn expensive! If it were actually available at the price listed above (which is currently showing $14.95-I plan to write in to make sure they correct that), it would be great! I'd say that $15-20 is a fair price for a day out at Moody Gardens. However, the fact that it actually costs twice that is what makes it a poor value. The $4.95-$14.95 listed above is only for separate attractions; that price would not allow you to see the whole park, only 1 part, such as the Aquarium, the Beach or one of the theaters. Entrance to Moody Gardens as a whole costs $40.00! Now when you're getting into the range of Six Flags or Schliterbahn, or a similar attraction, you'd better have as much to offer. Moody Gardens does not. I'd recommend it at a lower price but until they fix their prices, I'd say you'd find a better value elsewhere.

• Pros: Impressive, nice facilities.
• Cons: Way too expensive!

03/08/06

Popular Galveston attraction offers 3-D Imax screenings and realistic simulations of tropical, oceanic and Martian landscapes.

by Contributor

The Appeal
Penguins, seals and other creatures make their home in the impressive Aquarium Pyramid. The aquarium is the third glass pyramid to be built and just one of the recent additions to the tropical grounds. Fish and other inhabitants come from the northern and tropical Pacific Ocean, the edge of the Antarctic and the Caribbean Sea.

The Experience
The original Rainforest Pyramid houses more than 1,000 butterflies, waterfalls, tropical fish and plants, plus a bat cave with more than 60 bats from Africa and Central America. Inside the Discovery Pyramid, the Imax Ridefilm gives you another thrilling movie-watching experience with seats that move with the action. For some relaxation, slip off to Palm Beach, a man-made respite with tons of Florida sand, or check into Moody Gardens' 303-room luxury hotel.

03/08/06

Popular Galveston attraction offers 3-D Imax screenings and realistic simulations of tropical, oceanic and Martian landscapes.

by Contributor

The Appeal
Penguins, seals and other creatures make their home in the impressive Aquarium Pyramid. The aquarium is the third glass pyramid to be built and just one of the recent additions to the tropical grounds. Fish and other inhabitants come from the northern and tropical Pacific Ocean, the edge of the Antarctic and the Caribbean Sea.

The Experience
The original Rainforest Pyramid houses more than 1,000 butterflies, waterfalls, tropical fish and plants, plus a bat cave with more than 60 bats from Africa and Central America. Inside the Discovery Pyramid, the Imax Ridefilm gives you another thrilling movie-watching experience with seats that move with the action. For some relaxation, slip off to Palm Beach, a man-made respite with tons of Florida sand, or check into Moody Gardens' 303-room luxury hotel.

03/14/05

Overall Waste of Money

by ninbud

Enjoyed the 3D Imax, Aquarium, and Rainforest. The Paddleboat, Adventure Ride, and Discovery Zone were a waste of time and money.

• Pros: 3D Imax, Aquarium, Rainforest
• Cons: Pricing/Value, Paddleboat, Adventure Ride

08/20/04

Never seen anything like it!

by katleo

I have to say the Aquarium Pyramid was my favorite! They have the cutest Penguins and seals. The shark tunnel was another fav. you literally walk through a glass tunnel and have a shark swim right over your head!! I also loved the indoor Rainforest, they even have these little monkeys that are free range inside the Rainforest, it was really neat. The kids loved it too!

• Pros: educational, fun, affordable

08/20/04

none

by debbblank

Moody Gardens is not only a fun and exciting place to visit, but it's family oriented, which means that parents don't have to worry about what their childrens are learning or seeing because its clean, fun, entertaining and educational at the same time. In fact, every member of the family will find something enjoyable. No matter how many times you visit Moody Gardens you will learn something different like the environment in the rain forest or the types of mammals that are there and the volunteer opportunites for teens and adults!

• Pros: family oriented, Educational, Entertaining

10/04/03

moody gardens

by freestyles

i am a resident of galveston TX and moody gardens is a great place to go. They have beautiful attractions for everyone to see. I would recommend for anyone coming to galveston to go and check it out. I mean hey, i live here and ive been at least a dozen times just to go look at the Aquarium, Rainforest, and Science museums. Not to mention the 3d imax shows. This place is a lot of fun and if your coming to galveston you should really make a point to check it out

• Pros: not too expensive, good for whole family, great memories
• Cons: not a lot of parking, lines can be long

06/02/03

bring your food!!

by FEEDDOGG

the aquarium is so very much better than downtown houston's and the IMAX is a must! (Get your seats early so you don't have to sit in the front.) The "food court" on premises was the worst at a major attraction I've ever seen. The service was poorer than poor. Clearly there is no hospitality manager on staff at Moody Gardens. Bring your own food and tailgate in the parking lot.

don't disallusion yourself, it's no disney world, but it's a great half day trip.

• Pros: free parking, short lines, knowledgeable staff
• Cons: no onsite dining

02/28/03

SuperDave

by br549

This place looks impressive and has a good I Max,

The rain forest is Ok for kids, but everything is way too expensive! If it is a non-profit org, then the management is doing a poor job.

• Cons: Expensive