Family Friendly Attractions & Events
Nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, Moody Gardens offers a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement for guests of all ages for work or play. From tropical rainforests to the oceans of the world, a wide range of attractions, educational activities, kid's events, dining options, and exciting entertainment await. This island resort uniquely accommodates large conferences, weddings and social events as well as being the romantic escape and family destination where special memories are created.
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Dive Medicine
Where Medicine Meets the Deep
Exploring the deep ocean brings incredible discoveries, but it also places extreme physical demands on the human body. The Moody Gardens Ocean Health & Dive Medicine Program is dedicated to understanding and overcoming the unique challenges of underwater environments. By combining specialized medical knowledge with active diving practices, we ensure that undersea exploration remains safe and sustainable. Our program serves as a critical bridge between advanced medical science and the individuals working beneath the surface.
Pictured: Moody Gardens and NOAA personnel in front of NOAA’s Transportable Recompression Chamber System.
A Standard Rare in the Zoological World
Moody Gardens sets a unique standard in the zoological community by operating our own on-site hyperbaric chamber program. This advanced clinical infrastructure is incredibly rare for an AZA-accredited facility. Having this specialized chamber allows our team to conduct critical hyperbaric research, test new equipment, and support real-time dive safety protocols. By keeping this advanced medical technology right on-site, we provide a level of immediate safety and scientific capability that sets our program apart nationwide.
Prepared for Every Operation
Moody Gardens is the only zoo and aquarium, as well as academic program, in the United States to have its own Diving Medical Technician and Chamber Operator Course approved to teach by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. This 40-hour course is typically only offered by the military, federal government, or commercial diving schools. In this course, students must possess an active EMT certification as they learn how to identify and treat the injuries divers may face in the conduct of their duties. Moody Gardens is not only able to send incredibly capable divers to support its partners, these divers can also be diver medics capable of saving lives. The Diving Medical Technician and Chamber Operator Course is typically taught one to two times per year.
Pictured: Daisy, Moody Gardens’ mobile hyperbaric chamber.
The Mobile Marine Hyperbaric Unit
Our capabilities to serve as a premier regional asset for any organization operating in high-risk marine environments are online and include contracting a hyperbaric chamber complete with operators and diver medics. These assets and personnel are available in suite or on call as needed for emergent operations. Over the longer term, onsite and standby capabilities are developing interest. Presently Moody Gardens does not serve as an on-call medical service to support commercial operators, research institutions, and public safety dive teams during critical underwater projects. As these capabilities come on line, they will serve to bridge the gap between elite medical infrastructure and field operations, building not only a safer future for everyone who works beneath the surface, but also giving it room to grow.
Support Scaled to Any Mission
Organizing safe field operations can be scaled to any level. Previous work ranges from supporting research partners with scientific divers to coordinating and conducting first of its kind restoration efforts beyond 230 feet deep using teams of scientists, support divers, deep technical divers, hyperbaric chamber personnel, diver medics, and diving medical officers. Whether mobilizing diving operations to 300 feet or supporting projects with key personnel, these assets and teams serve as the core of our dive medicine program. Our partners know they have the help and support they need to make our world a better place today as we look for what else we can do for tomorrow.
There's a Place for You Beneath the Surface
Our oceans and the people who explore them depend on the choices we make today. The Moody Gardens Ocean Health & Dive Medicine Program thrives on the passion, expertise, and dedication of people just like you. Whether your interest lies in marine conservation, hyperbaric medicine, local volunteer opportunities, or scientific research, there is a distinct place for you in this growing community.
Volunteer Your Time
Help us share our mission with visitors and support daily conservation activities.
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Gain real-world experience working alongside our marine and medical teams.
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Connect your business or organization to our regional ocean health network.
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Interested in partnering with the program, volunteering or an internship? Send us a note and we will follow up.
