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Shark Reef Review
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Shark Reef
Zoos / Aquariums, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Fodor's Review:
You start your journey through the mysterious realm of deep water at the ruins of an old temple. Here the heat and humidity may be uncomfortable for humans but it's quite nice for the golden crocodiles, endangered green sea turtles, water monitors, and tropical fish. Next, two glass tunnels lead you under the sea (or about 1.6 million gallons of it), where exotic tropical fish and other sea creatures swim all around you. Elsewhere a shallow touch pool gives you a chance to give a one-finger pet to small stingrays, small sharks, and starfish; and jellyfish swim a rhythmic dance in a specially designed environment. The tour saves the best for last -- from the bowels of a sunken galleon, watch sharks swim below, above, and around the skeleton ship.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Very Pretty, but very short and far away.
Posted by MrsR_111007 from Miami, FL on 12/1/07
I will start off by saying that having gone to SeaWorld in Orlando by rating is probably a bit biased. The aquarium itself is beautiful the "landscaping" inside is also vey nice. I agree with the previous post with regards to the fact that the walk to the Reef is quite long. For the price I did expect there to be a little more to it but it was very nice all the same. I am a big fan of Sea Turtles so that was one of the biggest reasons I wanted to go. Although the Stingray pool was cool it was a little disappointing to me just because of the one I've already seen. The best part was definately the relaxing atmosphere it had. My husband and I sat in one of the Aquarium "tubes" for a whikle and just enjoyed watch the sharks and Sea Turtles swim by.If you need a break from all the action
Posted by Golnarsarge from Orange County, CA on 3/7/07
In a really remote part of the hotel, so it's quite a trek. Too pricy for the experience (it's an aquarium), but it is definitely a nice break from all the hub bub and an entertaining experience.Awesome Aquarium
Posted by Jennifer from Dallas, TX on 7/13/06
The line to get inside is really long. I suggest going after 6:00pm or getting there really early. There are no restrooms inside. Aside from these two items, it was really neat and my 3 year old loved it! You can touch the sting rays and fish. The shark tank had lots of other sea creatures and it was mesmerizing. This is one of the last few things for kids.
INFO
- Address: Mandalay Bay, South Strip, Las Vegas, NV
- Phone: 702/632-4555
- Web site
- Cost: $15.95
- Open: Daily 10 AM-11 PM; last admission at 10
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