By Carl Pruit
Las Vegas is widely known for its venues catering to adults, but there are also many things to do for children. The city is known for its great attractions and shows on the Strip, and there are several places that the entire family can enjoy together.
Shark Reef Aquarium
Get up close and personal with some amazing creatures from the ocean at Shark Reef Aquarium at the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Walk through a 360 degree acrylic tube as you are surrounded by animals like golden crocodiles, piranha, moon jellies and more. You will get the chance to touch many of the fish, such as sharks and rays, in the aquariums touch pool. With more than 2,000 animals, your children will get an exciting learning experience while they have fun watching the animals in front of them. Shark Reef also features many hands-on interactive games and tools to help your children become more involved and aware about the world around them.
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-4555
Adventuredome
With more than five acres of indoor amusement rides and midway games, your visit to the Adventuredome in the Circus Circus Las Vegas will provide hours of family entertainment. There are many thrilling rides that will get your kids coming back for more, from the SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D ride to the Slingshot which launches you into the air at an acceleration rate of 4-Gs. Or experience the Inverter which continuously flips you over and over in the air. For younger children, there are several rides like the Miner Mike coal train or the Circus Carousel. Day passes are available which will allow you to ride all the rides throughout the day for just one price.
Adventuredome at Circus Circus Las Vegas
2880 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas NV 89109
(702) 734-0410
Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
Step inside a lush tropical garden filled with palm trees and exotic plants at the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage. This hidden oasis is the home to many interesting animals like black panthers, snow leopards and white tigers as well as bottlenose dolphins and several other animals. Tours and lectures about the animals and the exhibits are given daily by the staff and will provide a great educational experience for your children as well as an exciting adventure. The habitat features many interactive media tools so you can tour the exhibits at your own pace. The tours also feature information about the native environments that these animals come from and the efforts to help keep the eco-system of their homes safe.
Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7188
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About the Author:
Carl Pruit has been a freelance writer since 2005, specializing in service journalism and travel. His work has appeared on various websites. Born and raised in California, Pruit attended Contra Costa Community College in San Pablo, Calif. and received an associate degree in the administration of justice.
