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Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino

270 Reviews 4.17 out of 5 stars Based on 270 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor | Las Vegas, USA
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On average, this is booked 12 (2.29) days in advance.

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Admission Ticket
  • Box Office fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Parking/Valet fees
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Casino at Mandalay Bay
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89119, United States

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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.
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Shark Reef Aquarium

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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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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4.17
270 reviews

Average 4.17 out of 5 stars based on 270 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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On average, this is booked 12 (2.29) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Shark Reef will be open from 10AM to 6PM on October 29th. The last admission will be at 5PM.

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