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About This Experience at Mandalay Bay Resort

Shark Reef Aquarium is a 1.3-million-gallon saltwater aquarium located within the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino featuring over 2,000 animals including sharks, rays, sea turtles, and exotic fish species. The attraction is family-friendly and best enjoyed by those interested in marine life, with a signature feature being the 90-foot underwater acrylic tunnel where visitors can observe predators swimming overhead. Expect a guided experience through various tank environments, though the visit is relatively compact compared to larger dedicated aquariums in other cities.

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Interesting Facts

• •The aquarium features a 90-foot acrylic tunnel where sharks and rays swim directly overhead, creating an immersive perspective
• •Home to multiple species of sharks including sand tigers, sawfish, and golden trevally in a 1.3-million-gallon system
• •The facility includes exotic species like sea turtles and a wide variety of colorful tropical fish from around the world
• •Located directly inside the Mandalay Bay Resort, making it easily accessible without leaving the casino property

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Hidden Gems

• •Visit during weekday mornings (especially Tuesday-Thursday) to avoid the weekend crowds that flock from the casino floor
• •The aquarium often offers discounted combo packages when bundled with other Mandalay Bay attractions or through resort promotions

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