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Dominican Republic
  • Resident population: 9,650,054 Annual visitors: 3,980,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beach resorts, ecotourism
  • 75,941 TripAdvisor reviews of 588 accommodations, 216 attractions and 174 restaurants
The Dominican Republic lies in the same waters as Cuba and Puerto Rico, taking up the eastern two-thirds of the island it shares with Haiti.
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Things to Do: Wildlife and nature

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 581 attractions in Las Vegas

Visitors can admire colorful rock formations on several hiking trails or on a 13-mile scenic drive.

Attraction type: Canyon; Nature reserve; State park; Desert; Geological formation; Scenic drive; National park; Scenic/historic walking area; Biking trail (mountain)
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Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #99 of 581 attractions in Las Vegas

A recreated tropical setting for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, the attraction's four pools are made up of 2.5 million gallons of water and an artificial reef. (According to the Mirage, recent injuries sustained by magician Roy Horn will not affect the status of the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat.)

Attraction type: Aquarium; Zoo; Wildlife park; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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MGM Grand Lion Habitat
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #119 of 581 attractions in Las Vegas
Attraction type: Zoo; Other
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Springs Preserve
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #132 of 581 attractions in Las Vegas
Attraction type: Park; Nature reserve
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Shark Reef
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #175 of 581 attractions in Las Vegas

Visited the Shark Reef Aquarium located in the Mandalay Bay Hotel on Friday July 17th, 2009.  If you are traveling with young kids this is a great family friendly attraction.  The admission price is...

Attraction type: Aquarium; Other
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White Tiger Habitat at the Mirage
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #327 of 581 attractions in Las Vegas

The rare, exotic animals used by Siegfried and Roy in their show can be seen for free in the lobby of the Mirage.

Attraction type: Zoo; Performance; Theater; Dinner theater; Other; Wildlife park
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Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary & Orchards
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #437 of 581 attractions in Las Vegas
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Garden
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Toiyabe National Forest

The largest National Forest within the National Forest System, outside of Alaska, having a net acreage of approximately 3,855,960 acres.

Attraction type: Forest; National park
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