Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is Las Vegas's premier aquarium experience and the only AZA-accredited zoo and aquarium in Nevada, situated within the iconic Mandalay Bay resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The attraction features over 2,000 aquatic animals representing more than 100 species across 14 breathtaking exhibits, including a 1.3-million-gallon shipwreck tank experienced through an acrylic tunnel surrounded by 15 species of sharks, sawfish, giant rays, and endangered green sea turtles. Other exhibits showcase Komodo dragons, golden crocodiles, Amazon predators, piranhas, octopuses, moon jellies, and a touch pool. Certified divers can book guided dives with sharks, and the facility offers animal encounters, expert-led tours, and an Undersea Explorer VR experience. Shark Reef Aquarium provides a thrilling, educational escape from the casino floor, welcoming families and adventure-seekers of all backgrounds.