Moody Gardens is a tourist complex in Galveston, Texas. It is owned by the wealthy Moody family.
Moody Gardens features three main pyramid attractions: the Aquarium, which is one of the largest in the world and holds many species of fish and other sealife; the Rainforest Pyramid, which contains tropical fauna and flora; and the Discovery Pyramid, which focuses on science-oriented exhibits and activities. Another major attraction is Palm Beach, a landscaped sandy area with freshwater lagoons and offering children's activities. Moody Gardens also has a RideFilm Theater with motion-based pod seating, an IMAX theater, a paddlewheel cruise boat, a hotel and a convention center.
The complex attracts many local tourists from the city of Houston and its outlying suburbs.
Meanwhile, the MoodyGardens proposal appears to be advantageous for the city.
Indeed, the winning proposal states that MoodyGardens, a nonprofit run by the island's most prominent old-money family, will subsidize all operating losses at the golf course, which could require additional contributions of $350,000 to $500,000 a year.
MoodyGardens has hired Gilbane Building Co., which spearheaded construction of the entire MoodyGardens complex, to oversee construction work on the golf course and clubhouse.
MoodyGardens features three main pyramid attractions: the Aquarium, which is one of the largest in the world and holds many species of fish and other sealife; the RainforestPyramid, which contains tropical fauna and flora; and the Discovery Pyramid, which focuses on science-oriented exhibits and activities.
MoodyGardens also has a RideFilm Theater with motion-based pod seating, an IMAX theater, a paddlewheel cruise boat, a hotel and a convention center.
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