Celebrate World Oceans Day at Shark Reef Aquarium and Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
In celebration of World Oceans Day, Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay and Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage invite guests to learn about protecting the world’s oceans and what can be done to make a positive impact on them and their marine life inhabitants.
This year’s theme focuses on preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean.
Shark Reef Aquarium
What:
Visit green sea turtles, sawfish, sharks and more than 2,000 other animals in the exhibit while learning about the importance of reducing plastic pollution and keeping the oceans clean. Award-winning television journalist and documentary filmmaker Angela Sun will be on site to screen her film “Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch” and talk with guests about the plastic pollution in the ocean and its effect on wildlife and what can be done to reduce it.
Educational activities will be located throughout the aquarium, including live artwork demonstrations by the Las Vegas Art Guild, aquatic artwork displays by Wyland Galleries and children’s art projects made from recycled products. Visitors can pose for a “Selfie for the Sea” to show their commitment to reduce the use of plastics.
When:
Friday, June 8
Exhibits and activities available 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
“Plastic Paradise” screenings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Price:
Admission is $25 for adults; $19 for children (4 – 12); Children 3 and younger are free; includes Shark Reef Aquarium and Polar Journey. Nevada residents with a valid ID receive discounted admission.
Purchase:
Tickets and information are available by calling (702) 632-4555 or visiting online at mandalaybay.com
Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
What:
Come face to face with exotic animals including a family of bottlenose dolphins, white tigers, white lions and leopards. Guests are invited to participate in educational activities such as “Seaside Search and Find” with a focus on marine debris and creating their own reusable bag for the Better Bag Challenge.
Informational stations will provide guests with knowledge on plastic pollution, marine debris, water facts and how their daily decisions can greatly impact the world’s oceans.
Children 12 and under wearing a tee shirt with a marine life design or anything referencing marine debris and water/ocean conservation will receive complimentary admission.
When:
Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 10
Exhibits and activities available daily 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price:
Admission is $22 for adults; $17 for children (4 – 12); Children 3 and younger are free.
Purchase:
Tickets and information are available by calling (702) 791-7188 or visiting online at miragehabitat.com.