Shark Reef Aquarium
Shark Reef Aquarium
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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See more than 2,000 animals, including sharks, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha and a Komodo dragon. This unique exhibit gives you the chance to dive with a higher concentration of exotic sharks than you'd ever find in the wild. Last admission at 7:00 PM.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- LostInTimePittsburgh, Pennsylvania23,234 contributionsSmallI haven’t done this in a long long time. It’s ok. Several things to see fish and reptiles and then the big shark tank. The issue is the price vs time is bad. It’s $29 a person. And took my kids and I about 20 minutes.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 4, 2023
- lengel2018Kittredge, Colorado68 contributionsExcellent Value - Especially for Las VegasOur only complaint was that we wished there was more and the length of the walk to get to it! Loved the exhibits, especially the jellyfish, lionfish and sharks! The staff was wonderful; free wheelchairs are available for those with mobility issues (like me); and the price was beyond reasonable by Las Vegas standards. It is a long walk to get to, but at least there are benches and other seating available along the way.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 11, 2023
- 01DayTripper71 contributionsWorth the price of admission.The Aquarium was well kept and clean. For the admission price (Adults $30), there was a good variety of exhibits. Reptiles, fish, rays, jellyfish and sharks. It is located in the back of Mandalay Bay convention center and requires a long walk from the front.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 2, 2024
- QuigglesHavre, Montana14 contributionsVisit the ocean floor...I have a kid who is obsessed with sharks, so we had to go. There were 2 tunnels - everything swims around you - that was pretty neat. There is a place where you can touch some little rays. There is an employee there to answer questions and direct the contact. They give the rays a "no touch" break every so often. While they are on their break, you can wander around an look at the jellyfish or octopus. There is a big observation type room with glass in the ceiling and floor. There were walls of glass - so you're basically on the ocean floor watching. Our only "complaint" would be that we wish it was bigger. It was August, so it was still hot and a little muggy in there, but absolutely would recommend!Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 24, 2024
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Pointy1020
East Syracuse, New York29 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
As part of the 3/57$ deal, we elected to see the shark reef. It is a very nice set and had two areas where the sea life swim over you in a semi-lunar tank. Despite this, it was crowded with people and difficult to enjoy. It needs to be more timed entry so it’s not clumps if people. Unless you plan to spend hour there waiting to see each sign, you end up jumping over crowds and it’s very fast and not overly enjoyable. If my children were there, they would have had little time to enjoy the tanks and find
Creatures before the next crowd pushed them along.
Creatures before the next crowd pushed them along.
Written March 12, 2020
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Soldotna, AK65 contributions
Feb 2021
We took our toddler to see the sharks. There are plenty of other animals there, as well. It was a bit crowded once we got to the tunnel with the sharks. Getting reservations was a little tricky, since they only let you reserve online for the VR experience and those who wanted to just walk through had to wait in line and see if there was room for additional viewers. The restrooms were quite a ways through the aquarium and recommend using the restroom before entering, unless you plan on backtracking to view some of the animals again.
Written March 29, 2021
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MelissaClaire93
Elizabeth City, NC1,044 contributions
Dec 2020
I had heard really good things about this aquarium so we decided to check it out. It’s a really nice aquarium. They even had my favorite animal, a Komodo dragon, which I was super excited about. I loved all the tunnels and the overall atmosphere. Really beautiful. My only negatives really: 1) there are a LOT of kids (obviously). I kinda expected this, as this is one of the only real kid focused places on the strip, but it was still a little annoying dodging huge strollers and moms not paying attention. If you visit as an adult just be aware of that since the space is smaller than your average aquarium. Also the lady at the front was very rude. We bought a combo ticket with the VR package (tickets not labeled) and she acted as if there was no way to tell what tickets she was scanning and gave us a lot of attitude about it. Extremely rude. Uncalled for really. Besides that it’s really cute and beautiful and takes probably 30-45 mins for your average adult depending on  how much time you spend at each exhibit. It’s a cool aquarium and I’d recommend checking it out.Â
Written February 23, 2021
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Tour743177
75 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Second visit and a great change to the usual Vegas attractions. The shark area was fascinating and great to just sit and watch. We went mid week so quiet time - may be harder to see at a weekend. The Mandalay is at the of the strip, but worth the walk.
Written February 22, 2020
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Darla B
101 contributions
Dec 2019
$20 is an awful lot to look at sharks and pet the sting rays. There are so many people you need to move when they move and if you try to take pictures good luck getting any. Not worth the money.
Written January 3, 2020
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Jekela
Salt Lake City, UT915 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Lots of great displays and information. We really enjoyed our time. Great variety of animals for a smaller exhibit. We have a 10 year old boy and only spent about 45 minutes total. So $85 for that amount of time seems pricey compared to our local aquarium where we can spend hours for a similar price.
Written September 8, 2020
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Sharendra
Houston, TX61 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
An aquarium in a casino resort is kinda what you get, though the price you pay is equivalent to a normal aquarium. It’s quite small with limited displays and no real wow factor with the sharks. Have seen much better shark aquariums all around the world.
Not worth the entrance fee.
Not worth the entrance fee.
Written January 16, 2020
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SJ W
Ruabon, UK55 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Wanting to step away from the Las Vegas madness for the morning we decided to visit the shark reef.
It was nicely done and informative too. My only criticism is for the price we paid it was too small and can realistically be done in 10-15 mins!! A bit disappointed as thought it would be bigger and more to see.
It was nicely done and informative too. My only criticism is for the price we paid it was too small and can realistically be done in 10-15 mins!! A bit disappointed as thought it would be bigger and more to see.
Written February 21, 2020
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ddeparis
New York199 contributions
Oct 2021
This aquarium was pretty decent and fun. It's at the end of the strip so it took forever to get there and was a relatively short attraction. It's a good activity if you are traveling with kids.....they will definitely enjoy it. The admission price is a little pricey and it was timed entry when we went so definitely buy in advance.
Written February 5, 2022
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Mambonjour
Toledo, OH34 contributions
Apr 2021
What a wonderful experience! My 17-year old granddaughter chose this activity. We were pleased that it started right on time and was so well organized. I was a little disappointed that the portions where the glass was overhead and the fish and sharks swam above us was dimly lit. The brochures we saw led us to believe that the water was bright blue and filled with sunlight. This entire feature was indoors and the dimness made the water seem less than clean. We did the virtual tour at the end and it was great!!! So worth the extra $9. Also, the staff was very friendly, helpful and patient. Also, the facility is clean and wide open.
Written April 12, 2021
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Can someone who is not paying to feed the turtles see someone in their group feed the turtles or is it all behind the scenes.
Kim
Written May 17, 2024
Are you allowed to smoke in the aquarium?
Written October 12, 2023
what's the entry cost for the shark reef? one note says it's free at another place it says it costs. What is it?
Written December 15, 2022
For some reason I can’t find information on tickets for access to the aquarium (the bare minimum)- does anyone know how much general admission is?
Written November 21, 2022
Has anyone done the shark reef proposal? I'm thinking of proposing to my girlfriend there but have never been to the shark reef and don't know what it's like.
Written September 16, 2020
It opens at around 10am, but i don’t remember them checking our ticket time.
Written November 21, 2019
If we are staying at Mandalay bay do we get into shark reef for free
Written May 12, 2019
I don't think so. Go on trip advisor and look for multi event discounts. We did titanic at the luxor, shark reef and the high roller for $19 per person.
Written May 12, 2019
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