Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino

4.1 (1,163 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–9
Operated by: MGM Resorts - Attractions

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission Ticket
Included: Box Office fee

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Parking/Valet fees

Itinerary

Casino at Mandalay Bay

one hour

Make your way to Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino to visit Shark Reef, an underwater odyssey in the heart of the desert.
Shark Reef Aquarium

45 min Admission included

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!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Casino at Mandalay Bay 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd., 89119, Las Vegas, United States See on map

End point

Casino at Mandalay Bay 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd., 89119, Las Vegas, United States See on map

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Options

Anytime Admission with VR

Flexible Entry: Stay flexible and come at any time during aquarium hours on your selected date of entry. Limited quantities available.

Undersea Explorer VR: Take an immersive, motion-based virtual reality journey with a marine biologist where you can swim with whales and sharks.

Last entry is 7pm daily.
General Admission with VR

General Admission Tickets: Reserve a specific spot to ensure your admission. Entry is for one-hour during the window selected.

Undersea Explorer VR: Take an immersive, motion-based virtual reality journey with a marine biologist where you can swim with whales and sharks.

Last entry is 7pm daily.