Las Vegas is considered the entertainment capital of the world. In addition to mega resorts, and non-stop gaming action, the city also offers lots of animal attractions. If I get a dollar every time I hear someone say, 'Las Vegas is an adult playground and there is nothing for kids to do here', I will have enough money to build my own casino. Not everyone gambles and most casinos have activities and attractions tailored towards families.
In addition to the long list of ways to entertain kids in Las Vegas, listed below are a few of the many animal attractions, the whole family will enjoy.
Casino employees gave the media guided tours Wednesday of The Mirage's casino and restaurants, a pastel-colored suite, the casino's shopping mall and co-ed gym. The tour included a glimpse at a private casino accepting only bets of $1,000 or more and one of six $1,250-a-night private bungalows that hotel officials say will cater to wealthy. Divers can be seen early in the morning as they scrub the corals, wipe the acrylic window, and siphon the gravel. This maintenance helps keep the water healthy for the animals and maintains an aesthetically pleasing view. In December of 2011, Sherman's travel ranked The Mirage Aquarium 7th in the world for best hotel aquarium.
- The hotel's Front Desk or Room Reservations staff may assist guests with kennel locations. Service animals are allowed. Self Parking Garage: In addition to complimentary valet service, the Mirage has plenty of secured free parking in its self-park garage at the north entrance of the hotel.
- Siegfried & Roy were a duo of German-American magicians and entertainers, best known for their appearances with white lions and white tigers.It was composed of Siegfried Fischbacher (born June 13, 1939) and Roy Horn (born Uwe Ludwig Horn; October 3, 1944 – May 8, 2020). From February 1, 1990, until Horn's career-ending injury on his birthday on October 3, 2003, the duo formed Siegfried.
At more than 1.6 million gallons of saltwater, the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay Hotel is home to 15 species of sharks, giant rays, endangered green sea turtles, piranha and golden crocodiles.
Featuring 14 exhibits and more than 100 species of aquatic animals, the Shark Reef Aquarium is an attraction the whole family will enjoy.
Home to more than 300 exotic birds, a flock of Chilean flamingos and African penguins to name a few.
Location: Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas
Open 24 hours daily
Admission:Free
The Mirage Casino Hotel Llc
An education and research based facility, the Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage Hotel Las Vegas is home several Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, five rare animal breeds, including the White Lions of Timbavati, Royal White Tigers of Nevada, gold heterozygous tigers, leopards, and panthers.
Imagine swimming inches away from sharks and other marine animals, this is now reality at The Tank at the Golden Nugget Hotel in downtown Las Vegas.
The $30-millon pool at Golden Nugget, features five species of sharks and various game fish encompassing the 200,000-gallon shark aquarium, which is the centerpiece of the three-story pool complex. Complete with waterfalls and a great water slide that speeds adventurous guests through the aquarium. The shark species include sandtiger sharks, brown sharks, Pacific blacktip sharks, nurse sharks and a zebra shark. There are also southern stingrays and a wide variety of large game fish in the colorful reef habitat.
The Tank is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The pool is be open year-round, but may close during inclement weather.
Featuring 14 exhibits and more than 100 species of aquatic animals, the Shark Reef Aquarium is an attraction the whole family will enjoy.
Home to more than 300 exotic birds, a flock of Chilean flamingos and African penguins to name a few.
Location: Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas
Open 24 hours daily
Admission:Free
The Mirage Casino Hotel Llc
An education and research based facility, the Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage Hotel Las Vegas is home several Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, five rare animal breeds, including the White Lions of Timbavati, Royal White Tigers of Nevada, gold heterozygous tigers, leopards, and panthers.
Imagine swimming inches away from sharks and other marine animals, this is now reality at The Tank at the Golden Nugget Hotel in downtown Las Vegas.
The $30-millon pool at Golden Nugget, features five species of sharks and various game fish encompassing the 200,000-gallon shark aquarium, which is the centerpiece of the three-story pool complex. Complete with waterfalls and a great water slide that speeds adventurous guests through the aquarium. The shark species include sandtiger sharks, brown sharks, Pacific blacktip sharks, nurse sharks and a zebra shark. There are also southern stingrays and a wide variety of large game fish in the colorful reef habitat.
The Tank is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The pool is be open year-round, but may close during inclement weather.
Watch the aquatic life gently glide by at Silverton Casino's 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium. Considered one of the 'Best Free Attractions' in Las Vegas, the aquarium features an artificial reef and is home to more than 4,000 tropical fish, eels, three species of stingrays and three species of sharks.
This 117,000-gallon reef aquarium is large and impressive. You will be transported to a tropical oasis where you can admire free Interactive fish feeding shows daily at 1:30pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm.
Also, don't miss the live mermaid swim! Mermaid swims are scheduled Thursday from 2:15pm - 8:45pm, Friday and Saturday from 2:15pm - 9:45pm and Sunday from 11:30am - 6:45pm.
In addition, the Mermaid Lounge features two 500-gallon jellyfish aquariums lit with LED lights.
Rancho Mirage Animal Control
Open 24 hours daily
Admission:Free
Don't leave the kids behind! There are many fun things for them to do too. The casinos have realized it's good business to create a family oriented environment. Vegas strip is now full of activities tailored to kids and families. Here is a comprehensive list of activities for kids in Las Vegas.
Mirage Hotel And Casino Vegas
It’s been nearly a decade since Siegfried and Roy last dazzled Vegas with their popular illusion act that featured a variety of exotic animals, most famously white tigers. The German-American duo’s highly regarded performance at The Mirage Hotel and Casino was the highest-visited show in Vegas, until October 2003, when the magicians’ stage careers came to an end after Roy Horn was bitten on the neck by one of the show’s tigers.
Since the accident, Horn has made a miraculous recovery and does not blame the seven-year-old tiger, named Montecore, for his injuries. Roy claims that Montecore was attempting to pull him off stage to safety due to an audience related commotion and accidentally punctured his neck.
Mirage Casino Animals Images
Though the famed magicians have left the stage and big gigs behind, they have admirably continued their efforts to support their beloved wild animals. The Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat is an animal sanctuary and research facility located in The Mirage. The sanctuary is home to nearly 40 striped white tigers and a number of leopards, lions, and panthers, as well as a 2.5-million-gallon aquatic habitat for dolphins.
Despite a number of critics have expressed their disagreement with the dedicated duo’s decision to keep their animals on display in Las Vegas, the sanctuary has been well received and offers a number of tours, birthday parties, and educational classes, all providing an emphasis on wildlife preservation and animal safety.
Thanks to their current ventures and commitment to conservation, Siegfried and Roy continue to display the allure and majestic nature of wild animals. Except this time around, no magic is required.
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