View, Dive, Feed & Experience
See more than 2,000 animals, including sharks, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha and a Komodo dragon. This unique exhibit gives you the chance to dive with a higher concentration of exotic sharks than you'd ever find in the wild. Become an Aquarist for a day and feed our stingrays, shark or turtle in our Animal Encounters program.
Date & Times
Temporary Closure Through June 30, 2020
Contact
Information 702.632.4555
Please be advised that this venue is temporarily closed through June 30. MGM Resorts International® apologizes for any inconvenience this causes ticket holders.
Mission Statement
Shark Reef adheres to high standards of animal care, while providing an entertaining and educational experience, as well as contributing to education and research initiatives.
Conservation
Shark Reef Aquarium is committed natural resource conservation and has implemented many initiatives to reduce our impact including; converting exhibit lighting to LED, installing variable frequency drive motors on our pumps, recycling exhibit water, sorting trash to divert for recycling and buying sustainable seafood.
Education
Shark Reef offers a comprehensive educational program for organized school groups of all ages, offering daily one-hour tours, as well as classroom sessions.
*Reservations are closed for 2018-2019.
Shark Reef Aquarium
Adult: $22.00
Seniors (65+): $18.00
Military: $18.00
Children (ages 4 - 12): $15.00
Children (3 & under): Free
All Day & Multiday Pass Available
Starting at $25 (includes VIP line pass)
Nevada Resident Admission
Adults: $17.00
Children (ages 4-12): $12.00
Children (ages 3 & under): Free
Present your Nevada issued ID at time of purchase at the Box Office
Best Value Package
Available at the Shark Reef Box Office.
Includes: one admission to Shark Reef, one 6x9 photo and a souvenir gift.
Adult: $34.00
Child (ages 4 – 12): $28.00
Best Value for Nevada Resident
Adult: $29.00
Child (ages 4 – 12): $25.00
Annual Pass
Adults: $50.00
Children (4-12): $30.00
Children (3 & under): Free
Annual Pass Benefits
Unlimited entry to Shark Reef Aquarium
10% off Shark Reef Gift Shop Merchandise
10% off Birthday Party Rentals
10% off Cashman Photo Enterprises
Access to the Dive with Sharks Guest Dive Program
This unique exhibit gives you the chance to dive with a higher concentration of exotic sharks than you'd ever find in the wild. There are over 30 sharks; including Sand Tiger, Sandbar and White Tip Reef Sharks.
Experience Overview:
- Guided Tour of the Aquarium
- Exhibit & Equipment Orientation with Dive Guide
- Dive Experience with Dive Guide
- Showers and Dressing
- Total Experience Time: 3 to 4 hour
Includes:
- Dive Experience
- Video of Dive
- Up to 4 admissions for diver's guests to Shark Reef Aquarium (Tour & Exhibit only) to view dive
Pricing
1 Diver: $650
2 Divers: $1,000 (must be booked together)
All divers must be dive certified and 18 years or older. This program is available to Mandalay Bay guests, M life Gold and above, and annual pass guests who are open water certified divers.
Cancellations:
A cancellation or date change must be requested more than 72 hours in advance. All confirmed dives will be subject to a cancellation or change fee of $75 per diver. Late cancellations (less than 72 hours) and no shows will not be refunded or rescheduled.
Dive with Sharks FAQ
Dive with Sharks Request
Stingray Feed
Reach into our touch pool and feed our fabulous stingrays and ancient horseshoe crabs a smorgasbord of shrimp, krill, and fish. You'll enter Shark Reef Aquarium at 9:15 AM and enjoy the aquarium all by yourself with a private VIP tour before heading off to begin breakfast with the rays.
The hosted one hour program includes:
- Special early entry into the aquarium before opening to the public
- Guided tour through the exhibits with one of Shark Reef's resident experts
- Exclusive opportunity to feed stingrays and horseshoe crabs with a Shark Reef Aquarist
- Photos of the experience
- Admission to Shark Reef Aquarium
4 maximum guests (ages 5 and over)
Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult (ages 18+).
Offered 9:15 AM daily. Reservations required.
Pricing
Adult: $50 per person
Children: $40 per person
Annual Pass Holders:
Adult: $45 per person
Children (ages 5-12): $25 per person
Shark Feed
Have you ever wondered how sharks eat? Are they ferocious eaters? Watch and decide for yourself during this interactive shark feed. Stand alongside Aquarists as they teach you about how the food is prepared, what kinds of food we use, how we feed them, and other myths and truths about shark behavior. Then grab a feeding tong and try your hand at serving lunch to our resident zebra sharks.
The hosted one hour program includes:
- Admission to Shark Reef Aquarium
- Participation in an intimate, interactive zebra shark feeding session (based on animal behavior) alongside Shark Reef Aquarists
- Watch a feeding session of our large sharks and rays alongside Shark Reef Aquarists
- Learn about shark conditioning
- Photos of the experience
Want to learn more about the animals at Shark Reef? Add on a Guided Tour before your exclusive experience:
- Guided tour through the exhibits with one of Shark Reef's resident experts
- Exclusive tour through Shark Reef's Behind the Scenes areas
4 maximum guests (ages 13 and over)
Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult (ages 18+).
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:15 PM Times are subject to change.
Pricing
Adult: $80 per person
Annual Pass Holders:
Adult: $70 per person
Guided Tour
$25 per group
Sea Turtle Feed
Our new sea turtle interactive feeding program offers you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the gentle giants of Neptune's Fury. This exclusive, personal interaction allows you to feed our 300 pound sea turtles and go above our 1.3 million gallon shipwreck to experience meal time at Shark Reef. You will also get to meet some of the other toothy residents of this exhibit.
The hosted 45 minute program includes:
- Admission to Shark Reef Aquarium
- Participation in an intimate, interactive sea turtle feeding session alongside Shark Reef Aquarists
- Photos of the experience
Want to learn more about all of the animals at Shark Reef? Add on a Guided Tour before your exclusive experience:
- Guided tour through the exhibits with one of Shark Reef's resident experts
- Exclusive tour through Shark Reef's Behind the Scenes areas
4 maximum guests (ages 13 and over)
Minors must be accompanied by a paying adult (ages 18+).
Sunday - Friday at 12:45 PM Days and times are subject to change.
Pricing
Adult: $80 per person
Annual Pass Holders:
Adult: $70 per person
Guided Tour
$25 per group
Shark Reef Aquarium is the first and only facility in Nevada accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The AZA is dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science and recreation. The AZA accreditation ensures that you are supporting an institution dedicated to providing excellent care for animals.
Tour includes work areas where floors may be wet; wear shoes with nonskid soles—no flip-flops, dress shoes, or heels. For the safety of the animals, you will be asked to remove sunglasses, bracelets and other jewelry. Food, beverages, and video are not permitted. To access feed areas, participants must be able to navigate through foot baths and up to 5 stairs.
All tours leave on time, late arrivals will be joined with the group, no refunds or discounts for missing all or part of the tour. All tours are subject to change due to animal procedures or unforeseen circumstances. Cancellations must be received 48 hours in advance for a refund. No refunds for no shows or less then 48 hours notice. Management reserves all rights.
How deep is your love? Make one of your most memorable days even more special with a private tour and a surprise proposal presented by one of our divers.
The hosted one hour program includes:
- Guided tour through the exhibits with one of Shark Reef's resident experts
- A diver will present a custom marriage proposal to your significant other
- Photographer to capture this unique moment
2 guests minimum
Available daily. Dives are scheduled in the morning and afternoons. Exhibits will vary.
Pricing:
$100 for two guests, additional guests at general admission rates.
To book this special moment, please call 702.632.4555, select option 6.
Location
Mandalay Bay
Walking Directions
From Front Desk
Walk past guest elevators to the casino floor and follow the pathway along the left hand side. Go straight until you reach the cobblestone flooring and walk towards Mandalay Bay Convention area. Walk past Border Grill and the wedding chapel, Shark Reef Aquarium is located on your left.
From Parking Garage
Enter the doorways from the garage area and follow the cobblestone walkway towards Mandalay Bay Convention area. Walk past Border Grill and the wedding chapel, Shark Reef Aquarium is located on your left.
Hours of Operation
| Mon - Thu, Sun | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
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| Fri - Sat | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Phone Number
| Information | 702.632.4555 |
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Age Requirements
*Guests may enter at any time during our hours of operation. All Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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