Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
4.4(14,399)4.4 out of 5 stars, 14399 reviews Las Vegas, NV
About Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
Shark Reef Aquarium offers a unique underwater experience with a variety of sea creatures, including sharks, stingrays, and more, making it a worthwhile stop for families visiting the Las Vegas Strip.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with young children looking for a short, engaging activityVisitors to the Las Vegas Strip wanting a quick break from the hustleToddlers (0-4 years): Free entry, suitable for young childrenChildren (5-12 years): Engaging exhibits, but may finish quicklyTeens (13-17 years): May find it less appealing due to size
Why families love it
- Free entry for children aged 4 and under
- Diverse species of sharks and other marine life
- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Stingray petting area is a popular attraction
- Variety of species including sharks, lizards, and a snake
- Cleanliness and family-friendly atmosphere
Insider tips
- Purchase tickets online in advance for potential savings
- Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds
- Be prepared for humidity inside the aquarium
Good to know before you go
- Weekends and holidays when the aquarium may be crowded
- Visiting without checking for ticket discounts online
- Aquarium is smaller than expected
- Water quality issues reported (murky tanks)
- Limited interaction with stingrays
- Crowds
- Can get extremely crowded, especially on weekends and holidays
- Value
- $30 for adults, $2 discount for seniors, free for children under 4. Some reviewers suggest a more appropriate price would be $20, indicating a perceived overpricing for the experience offered.
- Food
- No specific food or drink policies mentioned, but likely no outside food allowed
- Accessibility
- Not fully ADA compliant; many steps and limited elevator access for those with mobility issues
- Safety
- No specific safety measures mentioned, but general cleanliness noted
What parents say
"A very impressive aquarium at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. The price for adults is $30. Children aged 4 and under enter for free. Seniors get a $2 discount. A very pleasant tour with unique types of fish. The place is clean and quiet. In my opinion, it’s worth a visit."
2 weeks ago
"For a casino aquarium, not bad, easily walkable within 30 mins. Really cook large octopus. Sting ray petting is popular but these limited amount of sting rays aren't to friendly. Shark tank is very diverse in species. Tanks need proper cleaning, water was pretty murky. They had sea turtles too but they were difficult to see about the tunnel and wasn't moving. Is it worth the money? I think real price should be $20. Good to past time."
2 weeks ago
"This was perfect and unexpected for being a great aquarium. They have lizards, a snake, sharks and other fish. The spaces are super clean but humid. Not ADA so if you have mobility problems there are a lot of steps even with the elevator. It is located all the way in the back past the beach."
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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