# Shark Reef Aquarium Family Winter Exploration & Stingray Encounters > Place to go for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open daily 10:00 AM-8:00 PM (last entry at 7:00 PM); timed admission reservations… - Where: Shark Reef Aquarium, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 - Ages: All ages (Children 4 and under admitted free) - Price: $29 general admission; $24 for children ages 5-12; free for children 4 and under; Nevada resident discounts available - Schedule: Open daily 10:00 AM-8:00 PM (last entry at 7:00 PM); timed admission reservations recommended - Organizer: Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay - Official page: https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/shark-reef-aquarium.html - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/shark-reef-aquarium-family-winter-exploration-and-stingray-encounters--listing-3353d41ac8a2f2aee52b5545 ## About Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Shark Reef Aquarium is a world-class educational marine institution dedicated to ocean conservation, aquatic research, and family discovery. Housing over 2,000 dangerous and fascinating marine animals across 14 interactive exhibits, the centerpiece is an awe-inspiring 1.3-million-gallon shipwreck tank where visitors walk through underwater acrylic tunnels surrounded by circling sandtiger sharks, blacktip reef sharks, giant green sea turtles, and endangered sawfish. During the winter, the aquarium offers daily educational touch pool encounters where children can gently feel the velvet-soft wings of rays and smooth shells of horseshoe crabs. Families can also book interactive stingray feeding sessions or explore the UnderSea Explorer virtual reality theater, which offers immersive 360-degree ocean journeys alongside humpback whales and tiger sharks. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Entirely ramped, barrier-free, and single-level throughout the main aquarium route; wide pathways allow smooth passage for strollers and double wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Built-in viewing benches situated beneath the curved tunnel ceilings and throughout the shipwreck observation gallery; spacious family restrooms with changing stations near the entrance. • Age Suitability: Mesmerizing for all ages, from infants mesmerized by glowing jellyfish tanks to school-age kids and marine biology enthusiasts. • Sensory Tips: Subdued blue theatrical lighting, serene underwater music, and soothing water effects create a calming sensory environment; VR attraction is optional for sensory-sensitive visitors. ## Similar picks in Las Vegas - [SeaQuest Las Vegas Winter Family Animal Encounters](https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/seaquest-las-vegas-winter-family-animal-encounters--listing-df13c58cb2d9a64961d57597) — Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM-6:00 PM · SeaQuest Las Vegas · All ages · From $18 · checked Nov 5. 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