Rainforest Pyramid - Gavleston, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 29° 16.452 W 094° 51.185
15R E 319971 N 3239789
At first just a bunch of trees and a climate-control system that wouldn't let you forget you were in Houston, this pyramid has added butterflies, monkeys and birds.
Waymark Code: WM3X31
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member JDandDD
Views: 38

"Explore Moody Gardens' 10-story Rainforest Pyramid where birds, tropical fish and mammals share the lush environment with exotic plants from the rainforests of Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Beneath the verdant canopy you'll find crashing waterfalls, gentle pools and a Mayan Colonnade.

You'll also find the popular Bat Cave and the Rainforest Rediscovered Exhibit featuring an ocelot, coatimundis, chevrotains and other rainforest animals on exhibit., as well as two-toed sloths and Cotton-Top Tamarins roaming free-range through the trees, as well as other rainforest animals on exhibit."

From Galveston.com

The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Daily, 10am-8pm


Admission Prices:
$9.95 Adult $7.95 Child $8.95 Senior Day Pass to all attractions at Moody Gardens: $44.95


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only

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