HOLIDAY JOY: TWO BABY PENGUIN CHICKS HATCH IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS AT MOODY GARDENS, GALVESTON ISLANDGalveston, TX, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GALVESTON, Texas (Dec. 24, 2024) – Santa arrived early with a precious delivery to the Moody Gardens Aquarium Pyramid, as two new Chinstrap penguin chicks hatched at the exhibit just in time for Christmas. The first fuzzy chick hatched on Dec. 17 and the second baby penguin arrived Dec. 22 as staff biologists have watched closely to monitor to their progress.
Ice Sculptors Complete a Pole-to-Pole ICE LAND as Holiday in the Gardens Opens this Weekend at Moody GardensGalveston, Texas, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media Relations:Evelyn ColeOffice: 409-683-4209Cell: 409-771-3891news@moodygardens.org Jerri HamachekOffice: 409-683-4249Cell: 409-489-2607jhamachek@moodygardens.orgPhotos and B-Roll Link: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/f1oTZHNFoe
MASTER ICE CARVERS ARE NEARING COMPLETION AS THE NORTH AND SOUTH POLE EMERGE ON GALVESTON ISLAND AT MOODY GARDENSGalveston, Texas, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MASTER ICE CARVERS ARE NEARING COMPLETION AS THE NORTH AND SOUTH POLE EMERGE ON GALVESTON ISLAND AT MOODY GARDENS
Monumental Progress as Elite Team of Artists Hand Carve 2 million Pounds of Ice to Create the Region's Coolest Holiday Event at Moody Gardens Opening Nov. 23Galveston, Texas, Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galveston, TX – [October 24, 2024] – The Pole-to-Pole journey is emerging from the ice, as an intricately carved, life-sized polar bear and a precocious penguin set the stage at the entrance for visitors to enjoy when ICE LAND, the spectacular ice sculpture attraction opens at Moody Gardens, Galveston Island. These sculptures along with many other animals, a giant ice slide and detailed carvings on the Shiver’s Ice Bar are all coming to life with just one week into the project. It progresses by the hour as the countdown to the holiday season to the holiday season for one of the largest holiday events on the Gulf Coast is underway. This transformation into a festive wonderland with Holiday in the Gardens will feature 40 days of ICE LAND: Pole-to Pole and many other holiday activities for visitors to enjoy on Galveston Island Nov. 23 to Jan 1.
COUNTDOWN TO THRILLS: ONLY NINE DAYS UNTIL THE UNVEILING OF THE REGIONS BIGGEST HOLIDAY HAVEN AT MOODY GARDENSMoody Gardens, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galveston, TX – [November 9, 2023] –As the countdown clock at Moody Gardens turns to just nine days away from opening day, the ICE LAND team of master carvers is etching their way to the finish line with just a few days left to finish their exhibition featuring over two million pounds of towering ice sculptures. With over 50 days of holiday fun opening on November 18th, guests can slide and glide into a myriad of festive activities designed to kindle the holiday spirit in hearts of all ages at this year’s Holiday in the Gardens.
Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens Introduces Event Tickets for the Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting and the Freedom Stories Bourbon TastingGet ready to indulge in a sensory journey of fine wines and exquisite flavors as Moody Gardens proudly presents the Galveston Island Wine Festival. A limited-time discount has been announced as tickets to the Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting and the Freedom Stories: Bourbon Tasting will go on sale starting August 1st.
Stellar Lineup of Chefs and Wine Experts Grows for Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody GardensWith each announcement of new additions to the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival lineup, anticipation for the Labor Day weekend festivities builds.
MOODY GARDENS ANNOUNCES "RAINFOREST HOLIDAY" AS ICE LAND'S THEME FOR 2023Tickets go on sale July 1 for Festival of Lights, a new holiday show , movies, ice skating, and more
