Mandalay Bay The Shark Reef

The Ocean Is Probably The Last Thing People Think Of When They Visit The Dry Desert Of Las Vegas, But The Shark Reef At Mandalay Bay Is Changing That. Housing More Than 1,200 Species Of Marine Life Including Sharks, Exotic Fresh And Saltwater Fish, A 300-Pound Sea Turtle And Much More, Shark Reef Offers The Aquatic Experience Of A Lifetime. Shark Reef Is Reminiscent Of An Ancient Temple Slowly Sinking Into The Ocean. The Tunnel, Which Houses Five Species Of Sharks And The Aquarium's Largest Animals, Is Designed To Look Like A Sunken Shipwreck And Contains An Astounding 1.3 Million Gallons Of Water. Here, Visitors Can Witness A Scuba Diver's View Of These Mesmerizing Creatures. Shark Reef Opened In Las Vegas In 2000 And Is The Only Accredited Aquarium By The American Zoo And Aquarium Association In Nevada. Popular With Tourists And Marine Experts Alike, Shark Reef Is Considered One Of The Most Prestigious Facilities Of Its Kind, Along With The San Diego Zoo And Sea World. "We're On That Same Level As Far As Animal Care, Education And Public Outreach," Said Adrienne Rowland, Director Of The Shark Reef. "Only 10 Percent Of Aquariums Are Accredited In The Whole Country." In Addition To The Shark Tunnel, Guests Can Experience Exhibits Featuring Crocodiles, Freshwater Fish, Piranhas And Much More.