Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay, Marine aquarium at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, United States.
Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay is a large aquarium housing sharks, rays, and many fish species spread across multiple tanks and habitats. The facility holds over a million gallons of water arranged to mimic natural ocean environments.
The facility opened in the year 2000 after a major investment and earned recognition from aquarium associations a few years later. This was a significant step for the tourism and marine education industry in Las Vegas.
The space takes the form of a submerged temple, giving visitors a sense of exploring hidden underwater ruins. The design encourages people to learn about ocean conservation while moving through the exhibits.
You can join guided tours and watch feeding demonstrations, with special diving experiences available for interested visitors. The facility runs multiple daily sessions throughout the year, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
The aquarium houses rare fish species, including one found naturally in only a single spring. It was also one of the first places to successfully keep a large shark species in a closed-system tank.
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