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Las Vegas Shark Reef Aquarium

TourTruth score 2.9 out of 10

Below average

1,171 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Las Vegas
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore 14 exhibits at Las Vegas’s Shark Reef Aquarium, with more than 100 sharks, exotic fish, reptiles, and two underwater tunnels.

About this tour

Step from the Las Vegas Strip into an underwater world at Shark Reef Aquarium, inside Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Across 14 exhibits, encounter exotic and endangered fish, reptiles, and more than 100 sharks.

Take in the scale of the 1.3-million-gallon main tank, home to 30 sharks, then walk through two underwater tunnels for a close-up perspective of life beneath the surface. The aquarium offers an easy way to explore marine and reptile habitats in the heart of the desert, with wheelchair access and stroller-friendly entry for infants and small children. Children ages 0–4 enter free, while VR films are intended for visitors ages 5 and older.

Make time for Shark Reef Aquarium during your Las Vegas visit and see the creatures of the deep up close.

Highlights

  • Walk through underwater tunnels for an immersive view beneath the surface
  • Admire more than 100 sharks, including residents of the 1.3-million-gallon main tank
  • Explore exhibits featuring exotic and endangered fish and reptiles

What's included

Included

  • Admission ticket
  • Box office fee

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Parking and valet fees

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children ages 0–4 enter free and do not need a ticket
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  • Entry is permitted up to 59 minutes after the time selected on the ticket
  • VR films are for ages 5 and older; children under 5 may enter the exhibit with an adult but must rotate with a parent or guardian during the VR experience
  • Same-day tickets cannot be picked up until at least 2 hours after the order is placed

Frequently asked questions

Can infants enter for free?

Children ages 0–4 enter free and do not need a ticket.

How late can I arrive?

You may enter up to 59 minutes after the time selected on your ticket.

Are the VR films suitable for young children?

VR films are for ages 5 and older. Children under 5 may enter the exhibit with an adult but must rotate with a parent or guardian during the VR experience.

Is the Aquarium wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the attraction is wheelchair accessible.

Can I pick up same-day tickets immediately?

No. Same-day tickets cannot be picked up until at least 2 hours after the order is placed.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.10 from 1,171 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Las Vegas
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 2.9.

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