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A must-visit for families interested in marine life. 1

Opens at 10 am, ideal for families with early risers. 2

Purchase tickets online to avoid long lines. 3

Tickets start at $18. Offers feeding experiences and a VR theater for an immersive journey. 4

Tickets are around $25. A fascinating visit for sea life enthusiasts. 5

Introduction

Location

• 📍 Address: Located at Mandalay Bay Hotel, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
• 🗺️ Coordinates: 36°05′25″N 115°10′36″W.
• 🚗 Accessibility: Easily accessible via car, taxi, or public transportation.
• 🏨 Nearby: Situated on the Las Vegas Strip, close to other major attractions and hotels.
• 🌐 Website: Visit mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com for more information.

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Exhibits

• 🐟 Species: Over 100 species including sharks, rays, fish, reptiles, and marine invertebrates.
• 🦎 Reptiles: Features reptiles like Komodo dragons and water monitors.
• 🦈 Sharks: Includes Galapagos sharks, blacktip reef sharks, sand tiger sharks, and more.
• 🐢 Sea Turtles: Home to endangered green sea turtles.
• 🦀 Touch Pool: Interactive touch pool with stingrays, crabs, and eels.

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Main Attraction

• 🚢 Shipwreck Aquarium: 1.3-million-gallon tank with 360-degree views.
• 🦈 Shark Tunnel: Walk through a tunnel surrounded by sharks.
• 📸 Photo Ops: Great for taking amazing photos.
• 🌊 Immersive: Feel as if you are diving with the sharks.
• 🐋 VR Experience: 36-seat theater with 360° 3-D virtual reality journeys.

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Tickets

• 🎟️ Pricing: Tickets include access to the VR Experience.
• 👶 Free Entry: Children ages 4 and under are free.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Accompanied: Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
• 📅 Booking: Tickets and entry times can be booked online.
• 💳 Payment: Various payment options available.

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Hours

• 🕙 Monday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 🕙 Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 🕙 Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 🕙 Thursday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 🕙 Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 🕙 Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• 🕙 Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• ⏰ Last Entry: 5:00 PM

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Age Restrictions

• 👶 No Restrictions: Open to all ages.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Supervision: Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
• 🆓 Free Entry: Children ages 4 and under are free.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly: Suitable for family visits.
• 🎟️ Ticketed: All other visitors require a ticket.

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History

• 📅 Opening: Opened on June 20, 2000.
• 🏗️ Development: Built at a cost of $40 million.
• 🌐 Consultation: Developed with help from the Vancouver Aquarium.
• 🎟️ Milestone: Received its 1 millionth visitor in May 2001.
• 🏆 Accreditation: Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2003.

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Experience

• 🦀 Touch Pool: Hands-on experience with stingrays, crabs, and eels.
• 📸 Photo Ops: Perfect for taking amazing photos.
• 🎥 VR Theater: 36-seat theater with 360° 3-D virtual reality.
• 🐋 Marine Biologists: Join live action journeys with marine biologists.
• 📚 Educational: Learn about sharks, whales, and marine conservation.

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Travel Information
📞   Phone: (702) 632-4555
🌐   Website: https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/shark-reef-aquarium.html
🕒   Hours: See hours
📍   Address: 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

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