Accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay holds nearly 2 million gallons of water and reaches depths of 22 feet. One of the largest exhibits of its kind, the aquarium is home to more than 1200 species of aquatic life
I really enjoyed the Aquarium here. It wasn’t only a nice reprieve from the Strip but it was also educational. The audio tour was informative and the staff working here was very knowledgeable. We got to touch a stingray, plus they have a tank of jellyfish and it makes you feel like you are deep in the ocean, plus there are sharks, sea turtles and many exotic fish swimming all around. A calm and interesting way to spend some time away from the bustle of the casino. You can get through this exhibit in like 10 minutes …. but spend some extra time looking - it is relaxing …and worth the $16
Overall Rating
5
LVLori68 June 8, 2009 at 1:41 pm
"Relaxing"
At Mandalay bay they have a fairly new exhibit, it’s the Shark Reef and it is an awesome site to see. You walk at your own pace through the temple and a glass tunnel where you can actually watch the sharks swimming over top of you, they have a touch tank where you can “pet” small sharks, stingrays and starfish and the jellyfish tank is simply mesmerizing. If you walk at a nice slow pace it should take you about 30 minutes to complete the walk through, definitely worth the time, but don’t expect a show, that’s not what this exhibit is about, it’s all about taking as long as you like to watch the wonderful wonders of the sea.
I really enjoyed the Aquarium here. It wasn’t only a nice reprieve from the Strip but it was also educational. The audio tour was informative and the staff working here was very knowledgeable. We got to touch a stingray, plus they have a tank of jellyfish and it makes you feel like you are deep in the ocean, plus there are sharks, sea turtles and many exotic fish swimming all around. A calm and interesting way to spend some time away from the bustle of the casino. You can get through this exhibit in like 10 minutes …. but spend some extra time looking - it is relaxing …and worth the $16
At Mandalay bay they have a fairly new exhibit, it’s the Shark Reef and it is an awesome site to see. You walk at your own pace through the temple and a glass tunnel where you can actually watch the sharks swimming over top of you, they have a touch tank where you can “pet” small sharks, stingrays and starfish and the jellyfish tank is simply mesmerizing. If you walk at a nice slow pace it should take you about 30 minutes to complete the walk through, definitely worth the time, but don’t expect a show, that’s not what this exhibit is about, it’s all about taking as long as you like to watch the wonderful wonders of the sea.