Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

10/08/2026

How many suckers can you see?

Giant Pacific Octopus have about 280 suckers per arm, which equals 2,240 total! They use the suckers to taste and feel objects in their environment and the strong suction can lift up to 40 pounds.

Happy World Octopus Day! Oct 8 🐙

09/10/2026

Yoga......always good.

Sharks? Yes, Please!

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay welcomes guests to Yoga with Sharks, a 60-minute guided morning wellness session held at the Seascape Room within the aquarium’s 1.3-million-gallon shipwreck exhibit. Suitable for all skill levels, the class takes place before standard operating hours against the aquarium’s backdrop of more than 2,000 marine animals, including sharks, giant rays, and endangered green sea turtles.

Yoga with Sharks Session includes:

· 60-minute guided yoga and breathwork instruction

· Provided yoga mat for use during class

· Same-day general admission to Shark Reef Aquarium following the session

Next session is this Saturday, Sept 12; book your spot here: https://mgmresorts.ticketure.co/events/8d5890e9-2c80-d434-ba46-5aa78e933f43

07/13/2026

Join us for Fins and Fun at Shark and Ray Awareness Day!
Tuesday, July 14 10 am to 4 pm
Scavenger hunts and educational activities that are Fin-tastic!

Included with General Admission 🦈

03/22/2026

Learn more about the care and feeding of our sharks by our dedicated animal care team!

Becky O’Brien always wanted to work with ocean life, but she didn’t realize she’d be able to do the job in the middle of the Las Vegas desert.

12/20/2025

SEA-sons Greetings!

Join us tomorrow for Holiday fun!
Only at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

Santa in the Shipwreck returns to Shark Reef Aquarium December 20–24! 🎄

Enjoy festive visits from Santa Jaws, a complimentary kids’ photo, and a special underwater appearance at 4pm daily. 🦈✨
Learn more: https://mgm.mandalaybay.com/aoh4mi3o

12/09/2025

Santa in the Shipwreck
December 20 - 24 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Shell-ebrate the holiday season with Santa in the Shipwreck, a beloved holiday tradition at Shark Reef Aquarium inside Mandalay Bay.

Guests can enjoy festive appearances by Santa Jaws, a complimentary photo for kids ages 12 and under with paid Shark Reef admission, and a heartwarming farewell as Santa prepares for his journey back to the North Pole.

Each afternoon at 4:00pm, Santa takes the magic even deeper - suiting up for a special underwater dive in the Shipwreck exhibit. It’s a one-of-a-kind holiday moment you won’t want to miss before he swims off to the North Pole.

10/31/2025

Happy Hallow Reef! Join us today for Halloween fun, tricks and treats!

10/29/2025

Want free admission to Shark Reef Aquarium and get to help saves lives? Sign up for the annual Hallow Reef Blood Drive!

Book an appointment to save time or walk ins are welcome. Located in the Azure room in-between Shark Reef and Border Grill. Free admission and complimentary parking included.

10/28/2025

The spooky-ness continues this Friday, Oct 31!

10/24/2025

Shark Reef Aquarium’s Hallow-Reef will return for 2025 at Mandalay Bay. The aquarium’s exhibits and tunnels will transform into spooky chambers and corridors with trick-or-treaters, costumes and jack-o-lanterns. Guests (and ghouls) can celebrate the Halloween season while exploring unique creatures of land and sea.

Details:
October 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun) and 31 (Fri)
10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Last Admission at 7:00 pm
Free candy/Trick or Treating to all children 12 and under
Educational and fun activities for kids of all ages in the classroom from 10 am to 4 pm
$5.00 Admission to all children ages 5 -12 in costume (Shark Reef Only)
Must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Discounts are not available online