The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is not your typical aquarium. It's a total sensory experience designed to transport visitors to an undersea ocean of fantastic sights, sounds and encounters. This beautiful aquarium features dangerous and unusual aquatic animals from the world's tropical waters. The Shark Reef Aquarium takes visitors on a journey through an ancient temple slowly being claimed by the sea.

Fourteen breathtaking exhibits are devoted to dangerous aquatic predators. The largest exhibit is the 1.3 million gallon shipwreck where visitors experience an almost 360-degree view teeming with sharks and fish through an acrylic tunnel. The Touch Pool is a popular attraction where guests can touch an ever-changing collection of animals including sharks, rays or horseshoe crabs. More than 2,000 animals are displayed at Shark Reef Aquarium, over 100 different species and featuring 15 species of sharks.

Guests must present photo ID to pick up tickets. Children 4 and under are free and must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Hours of operation:
Sunday - Thursday 10am to 8pm
Friday - Saturday 10am to 10pm
Summer Hours - (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Sunday - Saturday - 10am - 10pm
Last admission will be one hour prior to close.

Shark Reef may close early at 4 PM on some dates for private events.