Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino
Description
Marvel at the incredible Shark Reef Aquarium in the heart of the desert at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Explore the 14 exhibits containing exotic and endangered fish, reptiles and — of course — sharks. Enjoy up-close views of more than 100 sharks, including 30 in the 1.3 million-gallon (4.9 million-liter) main tank, one of the largest in the US. By walking through two underwater tunnels, get an even better sense of what it's like to be under the sea.
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Make your way to Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino to visit Shark Reef, an underwater odyssey in the heart of the desert.
Enter the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino to witness an incredible array of aquatic and reptilian life. Shark Reef contains more than 2,000 animals in 14 exhibits, which offer visitors the chance to escape the desert heat and immerse themselves in a marine oasis. See more than 30 sharks swimming in the 1.3 million-gallon (4.9 million-liter) main tank, one of the biggest in the US. Plus, observe a multitude of other sea life including pufferfish, green sawfish, piranhas, Moray eels and jellyfish. Check out the touch pool to feel horseshoe crabs and a variety of rays and walk through two underwater tunnels for a more intimate view of the sharks and other marine life. Also included is the Undersea Explorer VR Experience, After an immersive pre-show area, take your seat in the 36-seat motion-platform theater, don your headset and be transported to the ocean depths. You'll soon be swimming with a humpback whale, diving next to a 15-foot tiger shark and more!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants aged 0-4 are free of charge and do not require a ticket
- You may enter the attraction up to 59 minutes after the selected time on your ticket
- VR films for ages 5 and older, younger children can enter the exhibit but must be accompanied by an adult. During VR experience children under 5 will need to rotate with a guardian or parent.
- If booked same day, tickets cannot be picked up less than 2 hours after placing order
Reviews(1,130)
Great aquarium. Took lots of photos that came out fantastic. Wide variety of aquatic creatures that were gorgeous and colorful.
Short walk but very valuable, good for kids
This was so educational and fun to see all the different kinds of fish able to touch a string ray it was beautiful and the staff was excellent this is a must see in vegas
The shark reef was amazing. My family and I enjoyed seeing the fishes and sharks. My most enjoyable part was watching the turtle swim up and down the reef. I would definitely be visiting the shark reef again on my next visit to Las Vegas .
Very nice aquarium. Was rather small , but I loved that it included the VR experience. Also , this was the most active octopus I have ever
Just an average experience which lasted a little over 30 minutes. Price per ticket was a bit high in my opinion.
That at the end of the aquarium tour there is a 4d movie experience awaiting in another area. I was reminded by chance at the souvenir counter
Been here before when I was a kid and was interesting to see it again. There are some new additions, but overall the same layout. Probably better with kids and a bit of time.
It was really cool - I’d definitely recommend going. Lots of other wildlife besides sharks, had an opportunity to pet a manta ray which was cool. Took lots of photos some of which I’ll share here.
Aquarium is set up nice, most is down a slope. They did have 1 wheelchair that my wife was able to use. Had to put it's brakes on at times so she wouldn't roll. From where you enter where Uber drops you off is a ways to go until you reach Aquarium. Not easy if a mobility device is needed and don't have your personal one. Can see everything in about a hour.
