1 / 2Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Compact aquarium featuring over 2,000 marine animals including sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles. Popular for the interactive stingray touch tank and walk-through shark tunnel, though expect crowds and a brief visit.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families staying at Mandalay Bay looking for a quick 1-2 hour activity with young children who love marine life. The interactive stingray touch tank and shark tunnel are highlights, but expect crowds and a brief visit for the $29 admission price. Skip if you're looking for a full day aquarium experience.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Alex Dreytser
4 months ago
“Excellent aquarium! Very well done! I love ocean and everything related to it, so visiting an aquarium while traveling is a tradition for us. This one is relatively small, but lots of interesting fish and perfectly designed exhibit! Plus definitely worth to do a virtual reality movie at the end (it is included in the ticket price). I highly recommend this attraction for all ages!!! Enjoy!”
Ryan Wendy Rothman
a month ago
“Incredible views of the marine life! Great for adults and kids. You can easily spend 1-2 hours here, ending in a gift shop with decent prices, if you take a minute to look for them.”
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
2 months ago
“This was a cute aquarium. The staff was friendly, and the tanks were clean. It’s a bit overpriced for what you get since the aquarium isn’t very big, but we still had a great time. The sting ray touch area was really fun! I probably wouldn’t come back next time I’m in town, but it was nice to see it once. One thing to note—the photos are quite pricey, $40 for one photo and a digital copy.”
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Overview
Shark Reef Aquarium houses over 2,000 marine animals in well-designed exhibits including a walk-through shark tunnel, interactive stingray and horseshoe crab touch pool, and sea turtle habitat. The aquarium offers special feeding experiences for stingrays, sharks, and sea turtles, plus guided tours and VR experiences. Timed entry tickets manage capacity during peak periods.
