Find smiles aplenty at Shark Reef Aquarium Round in Las Vegas - Lasvegasmagazine

Find smiles aplenty at Shark Reef Aquarium Round in Las Vegas - Lasvegasmagazine

Find smiles aplenty at Shark Reef Aquarium Round in Las Vegas - Lasvegasmagazine

Posted: 03 Feb 2021 06:02 AM PST

One of the most popular attractions here in Las Vegas is Shark Reef Aquarium. It is sometimes a great shock to visitors that such an incongruent element as a massive aquarium exists in the desert.

As you make your way through the "ruins" of Shark Reef, you'll see several environs for its creatures, including a humid jungle area, where golden crocodiles and Komodo dragons reside. Golden crocodiles are extremely endangered, with only about 100 left in the wild; the Komodo dragon is a carnivorous reptile with toxic saliva, very sharp teeth—and great eyesight. Travel on through the interior of this sunken temple and glimpse snakes and other creatures.

In addition to the reptiles near the beginning of the exhibit, you'll peek through massive tanks for different sea creatures, from piranha to rays and all sorts of small and exotic fish. You'll even see those famous sharks. A really neat area is the jellyfish tank, where boatloads swim about. In another tank, a large octopus lives; he's occasionally shy, so keep your eyes peeled. A stingray tank and pool showcases those beautiful creatures, from juveniles to adults.

Probably the most fun in the exhibit is the see-through tunnel, where a bunch of smaller sharks swim past. It's incredibly mesmerizing, and even peaceful. Another interesting area is the sunken ship. Peeking through the beams here yields views into a super-large tank. In this one, several varieties of sharks cruise past, and they are much larger than the ones in the tunnel. Do you know how many teeth those sharks have? Up to 3,000!

To add to the wonder of the Shark Reef, you may want to take advantage of the Undersea Explorer VR Theater near the entrance of the attraction. In this virtual experience, swim along with mother humpbacks and their babies, dive into the midst of tiger sharks and hammerheads. It's both fun and educational.

So give a big smile—you know your shark friends certainly will.

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