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Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay — Las Vegas, Nevada
Photo: Coughdrop12, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The aquarium's entrance lobby inside Mandalay Bay, with the large SHARK REEF AQUARIUM wall sign and the AZA accreditation sign over the entry doors — the specific family attraction, not the resort tower. Visitors in the photo wear face masks (pandemic-era photo).
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Timed-entry tickets: adults $29; seniors 65+ $27; ages 5–12 $24; ages 4 and under free.
Address3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
HoursDaily 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (last admission 7:00 p.m.)
PricesTimed-entry tickets: adults $29; seniors 65+ $27; ages 5–12 $24; ages 4 and under free
Price notesPrices as published on the official Mandalay Bay (MGM Resorts) page. Anytime tickets cost $7 more; Nevada residents save $3 at the box office; annual passes are $85 adults / $45 children. Admission includes the Undersea Explorer VR Theater.
Age notesAn AZA-accredited aquarium inside the Mandalay Bay resort — the aquarium itself is a standalone family attraction (sharks, rays, a touch pool and a 1.3-million-gallon shipwreck tunnel) and does not require entering the casino floor. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult; ages 4 and under are free.
BookingTimed-entry tickets are sold online; choose an entry time when booking.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed on the MGM pages in the text fetched.
ParkingPaid self-parking at Mandalay Bay (resort rates); the aquarium is at the south end of the resort.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
