Mandalay Bay
No admission feePlay at the South Strip resort with a 147,992 sq ft casino, the Shark Reef aquarium, House of Blues and Michael Jackson ONE.
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Walk through a sunken-ship tunnel surrounded by sharks, sea turtles, and a rare golden crocodile.
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S · Las Vegas, NV
Shark Reef holds over 2,000 animals across a series of themed habitats, including a submerged shipwreck tunnel where sharks and rays swim overhead. Standouts include green sea turtles and one of the only golden crocodiles on public display in the world. It's a good indoor break from the desert heat.
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