Moody Gardens - wikipedia Moody Gardens Moody Gardens Moody Gardens Corpse Flower Location Galveston, Texas, United States Coordinates 29 ° 16 ′ 27 '' N 94 ° 51 ′ 05 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 29.2741 ° N 94.8513 ° W ﻿ / 29.2741 ; - 94.8513 Coordinates : 29 ° 16 ′ 27 '' N 94 ° 51 ′ 05 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 29.2741 ° N 94.8513 ° W ﻿ / 29.2741 ; - 94.8513 Land area 242 acres ( 98 ha ) No. of animals over 9,000 Annual visitors 2 million per year ( open 365 days ) Memberships Association of Zoos and Aquariums Owner City of Galveston, run by Moody Foundation Website www.moodygardens.com Moody Gardens is an educational tourist destination, with a golf course and hotel in Galveston, Texas which opened in 1986. The non-profit destination uses nature to educate and excite visitors about conservation and wildlife. Moody Gardens features three main pyramid attractions : the Aquarium Pyramid, which is one of the largest in the region and holds many species of fish and other marine animals ; the Rainforest Pyramid, which contains tropical plants, animals, birds, butterflies, reptiles, and a variety of other rainforest animals including free - roaming monkeys and two - toed sloths ; and the Discovery Pyramid, which focuses on science - oriented exhibits and activities. Another major attraction is Palm Beach, a landscaped white sand beach with freshwater lagoons, a lazy river, tower slides, and splash pad play area for children. Moody Gardens also has a RideFilm Theater with motion - based pod seating, the MG 3D Theater features the largest screen in the state of Texas, 4D Special FX Theater, paddlewheel cruise boat, a hotel, golf course and a convention center. The complex attracts many local tourists from the city of Houston and its outlying suburbs. The owners commissioned a landscape design from Geoffrey Jellicoe. It is described in Gardens of the Mind : the Genius of Geoffrey Jellicoe by Michael Spens ( Antique Collectors Club, 1992 ). Contents 1 Aquarium Pyramid 2 Rainforest Pyramid 3 Discovery Pyramid 4 Palm Beach 5 Moody Gardens Zip Line and Ropes Course 6 Moody Gardens Golf Course 7 Festival of Lights 8 References 9 External links Aquarium pyramid This blue pyramid opened in 1999 is approximately 12 stories high. The massive pools that are contained in this pyramid contain approximately 10,000 marine animals from fish, sharks, seals and penguins. Each representing different regions of the sea : North Pacific, South Pacific, South Atlantic and Caribbean. Rainforest pyramid Rainforest Pyramid Moody Gardens ' Rainforest Pyramid Type indoor rainforest Area entire interior Operated by Moody Foundation Visitors 2 million per year Status open 365 days Plants trees, bushes, flowers Species 1,000 plant species plus animals Collections exotic plants, plus otters, monkeys, alligators, bats, ocelots and birds This clear pyramid opened in 1993 and reaches the height of 10 stories. After Hurricane Ike, a $25 million enhancement project brought nature closer to visitors. The multi-level Rainforests of the World project focuses on education, conservation and possible future breeding with new rare and endangered animals. Giant Amazon river otters, saki monkeys, ocelots, and a wide range of other animals, birds, reptiles make up more than 1,000 species of exotic species showcased the diversity of the rainforest environment. The rainforests of Asia, Africa, and the Americas are featured through the popular bat caves, crashing waterfalls, and Mayan Ruins. The warm, humid interior simulates the climate of rainforests on warm days. Discovery pyramid The Discovery Pyramid opened in 1997 and features traveling exhibits and the ride film ( motion simulator ). The huge deep pink colored pyramid is currently featuring Skeletown. It examines bone biology, human and animal bone specimens, Palm Beach Palm Beach opened in 1988, initially with a constructed white sand beach and later expanded to a full use water park. The water park features Aquarium Adventure, a group of slides with a dump bucket, a wave pool, a lazy river, Tower Slides ( two water slides ), and Splashpad, the toddler section of the water park. The artificial beach is made with white sand and is situated in the Galveston Bay. Moody Gardens zip line and ropes course This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( October 2016 ) In May 2014, Moody Gardens opened the tallest steel ropes course on the Gulf Coast. The five - tier Sky Trail Ropes Course ( or `` challenge course '' ) is five stories tall -- standing at 81 feet ( 25 m ) tall -- and features 48 obstacles ( or `` elements '' ) with the obstacles gradually getting harder with each tier. The Moody Gardens Zip Line is 500 feet ( 150 m ) long and is connected to another steel tower located at the far end of Palm Beach next to the wave pool -- suspending visitors 60 feet ( 18 m ) above Palm Beach, allowing them to get a bird 's eye view of the Moody Gardens pyramids and tropical gardens. The ropes course and zip line was manufactured, installed, and is serviced by Ropes Courses Inc. The ropes course and zip line is open year - round during the weekend and the weekdays during school holidays and the weekday evening during Festival of Lights. Moody Gardens also features the Sky Tykes Ropes Course for those under 48 inches ( 120 cm ) tall. It has 9 obstacles ( or `` elements '' ) and is situated on one level. The open course design allows for easy parent participation for any level of assistance needed. Parents can also walk alongside their child. Each participant ( adult and child ) is outfitted with a full body harness and a safety lanyard or sling line. This unique system also allows participants to choose their path through the course while going at their own pace with the ability to pass other participants at each platform. Moody Gardens golf course In 2007, the Moody Foundation signed an agreement with the City of Galveston to completely rebuild the city 's municipal golf course. The course reopened in June 2008 under the moniker Moody Gardens Golf Course. The $17 million comprehensive renovation, included the addition of new turf grass, green complexes, elevations, irrigation, drainage, cart paths, greens and a full clubhouse renovation. The new course was designed by Peter Jacobsen of Jacobsen Hardy Golf Course Design and was constructed to keep historical features of the course while improving certain holes and course flow. The par 72 course measures 6,900 yards from the back tees, with 5 sets of tees to accommodate all playing abilities. Festival of Lights Each November and December Moody Gardens hosts the Festival of Lights. A mile long trail features one million lights themed to holiday music with live entertainment and an outdoor ice rink. Additional attractions include holiday films at the MG3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater and Ridefilm Theater. A holiday buffet is featured in the Garden Restaurant and the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat offers evening cruises. References Jump up ^ `` Currently Accredited Zoos and Aquariums ''. aza.org. AZA. Retrieved July 7, 2012. ^ Jump up to : Official Press Release ^ Jump up to : Galveston Daily News : Redesigned golf course targets summer opening Archived 2008 - 02 - 21 at the Wayback Machine. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Moody Gardens. 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Question: what are the three pyramids at moody gardens
Answer: the Aquarium Pyramid