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Island fun awaits in the Aquarium Pyramid®, Rainforest Pyramid®, IMAX® 3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater®, Palm Beach, Discovery Pyramid®, Ridefilm Theater and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat.

Dinosaurs Alive!– Spice up the summer and explore the exhibit Dinosaurs Alive! Go on a journey back to see the prehistoric stomping ground and make your way through the Jurassic jungle amidst over 20 life-like animatronic dinosaurs that move and sound as they were truly alive. Open only during 2009 summer.

Aquarium Pyramid® – The Caribbean emerges as the largest and most remarkable exhibit in the Aquarium Pyramid®. Sharks, sea turtles, eels and thousands of beautiful tropical fish swim overhead as you navigate through an underwater tunnel completely surrounded by the exhibit's one-million gallons of water.

Rainforest Pyramid® – Explore our 10-story, glass Rainforest Pyramid® where over 2,000 species of exotic plants from the rainforests of Africa, Asia and the Americas all flourish across an acre. Amidst the lush plants and trees are a wide variety of colorful orchids, violets, bromeliads and macaws as one of the most complete reproductions of the actual rainforest available.

IMAX® 3D Theater – Enjoy larger-than-life films that fill your peripheral vision combined with superb sound to provide you with the best seat in the house. Slip on your 3D glasses to see incredible realistic three-dimensional images as they are projected onto a giant six-story screen with such realism that you’ll want reach out to grab them.

Ridefilm – Strap on your seatbelt and hold on for an incredible experience! Ridefilm technology offers the ultimate in high-impact, immersive simulation. Each 18-passenger ride is surrounded by a seamless 180° wraparound screen that fully encompasses each viewer's peripheral vision. High quality images and awesome sound combine to make you a part of the action.

4D Special FX Theater® – See, hear, feel and smell the action! Hi-def digital 3D projection, audio and show control systems combined with special effects, such as wind, smoke, mist, leg ticklers, seat buzzers and SFX lighting and DTS surround sound system immerse you in a unique short-film theater experience that is a thrill for all ages.

Colonel Paddlewheel Boat  – Enjoy gulf breezes on a 45-minute cruise around Offats Bayou. Weather permitting, the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat sails from the Moody Gardens® dock.

Discovery Museum® – Come and explore the extraordinary world of science at the Discovery Pyramid. Spectacular traveling exhibits from around the country provide interactive demonstrations showcasing the world of science that surrounds you.

Palm Beach - Enjoy soft white sand beaches with blue freshwater lagoons and waterfalls surrounded by lush, exotic landscaping. Relax in Texas-sized spas or enjoy a game of beach volleyball on our regulation courts. The Splashpad automated aquatic water feature offers interactive dump buckets, spray arches and fountains for a day of fun at the beach.

Festival of Lights - The annual Moody Gardens® Festival of Lights features a winding trail of thousands of lights and dozens of lighted displays themed to holiday music. Make the Festival of Lights your holiday tradition. 

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