Las Vegas

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino

Las Vegas, USA
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Come face-to-face with some of the world's most fascinating creatures at the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, North America's only predator-based aquarium and exhibit. This Las Vegas aquarium is home to 2,000 animals, including saw fish, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha, jellyfish, rare golden crocodiles and — sharks. Get close to more than 100 sharks, including 30 in the 1.3-million-gallon main tank, one of the largest in the US. Explore two underwater tunnels and experience Sea Monsters Revealed, the world's largest exhibit of uniquely preserved sea creatures. Also included is a new VR Experience, suitable for all ages!
  • Admission to Shark Reef Aquarium at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip
  • Witness more than 2,000 aquatic animals and reptiles
  • See rare and endangered animals including golden crocodiles, green sea turtles and black piranhas
  • Experience a diver's view by walking through two underwater tunnels
  • Includes the Undersea Explorer VR Experience

What's Included

  • Admission Ticket
  • Box Office fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Parking/Valet fees

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

  • Casino at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119-1005

What To Expect

Visit the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip anytime during its normal operating hours to see 14 different exhibits devoted to dangerous aquatic predators. 

There are more than 100 sharks at Mandalay Bay — and 30 of them appear in the aquarium’s largest exhibit, the 1.3-million-gallon Shipwreck. Visitors can experience several species of sharks (Galapagos sharks, grey reef sharks and zebra sharks), plus endangered sea turtles, stingrays, sawfish and many other fish through a mesmerizing acrylic tunnel. 

Other exhibits include the popular Touchpool, featuring stingrays and horseshoe crabs in a 2,500-gallon, interactive saltwater exhibit. Also, look for the rare golden crocodile, Komodo dragon, cichlids (one of the largest families of fishes), Burmese pythons (one of the five largest species of snakes in the world), Amazon predators (home to the giant arapaima, arrowana, pacu and freshwater stingrays), plus a Caribbean reef teeming with parrotfish, pufferfish and other beautiful tropical fish.

There are also venomous fishes, moon jellies, piranhas, a giant Pacific octopus and much more.

You have the opportunity to virtually swim with sharks and whales in the Undersea Explorer VR Theater. This motion-platofrm theater with 360º 3-D virtual reality technology transports you to the oceans of the world to discover what's hidden beneath the surface. The immersive pre-theater area is a great way to learn more about these wonderful aquatic creatures. Suitable for all ages.

Casino at Mandalay Bay

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Shark Reef Aquarium

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      overall it was okay
      Rotchell_A, May 2024
      I mean the aquarium was nice but too short . I thought it was bigger , foot at the quart a lil pricey
      Poorest visit I have had
      Ha_P, Apr 2024
      Disappointed, not much thing to see. Waisted time. I would not recommend other to visit . Very poor.
      Could have done nothing else!
      Jacquelin_M, Apr 2024
      It was okay but 2-3 hours is def not true. The exhibit and the virtual experience combined were less than an hour.
      It is a great experience
      Dana_W, Apr 2024
      It was a great experience for the hole family we say sharks and turtle 🐢 and sting rays is was a great time for all.
      Swimmingly Enjoyable
      Don_P, Feb 2024
      Watching the sea creatures in their colours swimming in front of you. Area was very accessible and relaxed for one to enjoy, especially the jelly fish and the manta rays
      a quick but great exhibit
      Miles_M, Feb 2024
      the aquarium is set up nicely for a smooth visit. There is lots to see and lots of varieties of impressive creatures. the staff is knowledgeable and helpful in describing the animals. we took our time and it only took one hour, but it was a very good experience and we recommend it to anyone!
      Loved the exhibit!
      Jon_P, Jan 2024
      We loved the sea animals! Petting the stingrays was cool and the habitats were nice. Staff were knowledgeable but strange
      Commiel
      Commiel_C, Dec 2023
      It was good but I thought it would be a lot more to see . Small aquarium I just thought it would be a lot longer and bigger and the entrance was closed had to walk through the convention center to get in
      Beautiful
      Catherine_C, Dec 2023
      So many beautiful displays and very educational. Smaller so you can take your time reading the information about each unique creature of God.
      Loved it!
      Michelle_W, Oct 2023
      Loved the whole experience! Very beautiful aquarium and the Mandalay is very extravagant definitely will recommend to family and friends
      Seeing real Sharks up...
      Cordell_P, Sep 2023
      Seeing real Sharks up close. The VR show was very cool. All the other creatures were cool too. We had a great time.
      Really nice
      David_C, Sep 2023
      Really great experience, the shark reef is absolutely amazing. I also pet a stingray, it was extremly cute. Thanks!
      Aucuns intérêts et très...
      Andree_C, Oct 2023
      Aucuns intérêts et très très cher pour une très petite exposition. Je déconseille fortement cet attrape touristes

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