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Aquariums

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

πŸ“ Las Vegas, AZ

β˜…4.4(15,530 Google reviews)πŸ’°$$πŸ‘ΆAll ages

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.

βœ“ Great marine exhibitsβœ“ Interactive touch tank
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Alex Dreytser

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!

πŸ† 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.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Plan for 1-2 hours maximum - some visitors report seeing everything in just 15 minutes
⏰Admission is $29 per person which many find steep for the size
🎟️Professional photos are expensive at $40 for one photo plus digital copy
πŸš—Gets very crowded with strollers making it hard to get close to exhibits

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
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15,530 Google reviews

Small size/quick visit80%
Overpriced for what you get60%
Great exhibits and marine life80%
Interactive stingray touch tank60%
Gets very crowded40%
Good for kids60%
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Alex Dreytser

4 months ago

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β€œExcellent 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!”

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Ryan Wendy Rothman

a month ago

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β€œIncredible 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.”

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Elizabeth Fitzgerald

2 months ago

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β€œThis 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 noteβ€”the photos are quite pricey, $40 for one photo and a digital copy.”

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Andy Schoonover

a month ago

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β€œWe were staying at Mandalay Bay and looking for something for our kids to do one morning. We decided to check out the Shark Reef aquarium. The aquarium had a lot of things to see but it is not very large. It's something fun to do for a couple of hours but that's all. We have been to many of the larger aquariums and this doesn't compare. For the price it wasn't too bad. The kids had fun. The shark tank at the end was fun. The kids loved walking under the sharks. They also have a touch tank with sing rays.”

Reviews from Google

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.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday10:00 – 20:00
Thursday10:00 – 20:00
Friday10:00 – 20:00
Saturday10:00 – 20:00
Sunday10:00 – 20:00

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