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Shark Reef Aquarium (Mandalay Bay Las Vegas) Tour & Review with The Legend

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👁️ 101K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 7:34

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The creator provides a guided tour of the Shark Reef Aquarium located within the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas. The walkthrough begins with an observation of the high level of theming throughout the facility, which the creator notes is much more immersive than the exterior. The tour covers a wide variety of animal exhibits, including a Johnston's crocodile, Komodo dragons, piranhas, and Burmese pythons. The creator highlights several specific features such as the 360 degree tunnel that offers views of hammerhead and black tip reef sharks, a large jellyfish tank, and a giant Pacific octopus. A significant portion of the tour focuses on the sunken ship area, which houses the largest enclosure and a shark tank designed with immersive sounds and windows. The creator concludes the review by discussing the gift shop, noting the aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. While the creator mentions the entry fee is slightly steep, they conclude that the experience is well worth it for animal lovers and recommends the attraction to visitors in Las Vegas.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i really enjoy the theming level of this aquarium the gator yeah it's really top-notch stuff

the staff was super friendly

it's only 10 bucks that's a really good price

i think it's probably nicer than most of the sea life it's really really nice

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check for AZA accreditation when visiting animal attractions
Use MyVegas apps to potentially get free entry

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like at Shark Reef Aquarium?
QIs the aquarium worth the price?

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