9 Best Aquariums in Las Vegas (Top Aquarium Guide)

I’m an aquarium guy. I’ve been keeping saltwater aquariums off and on for the last 30 years. But I gave it up when we moved to Las Vegas.

We’ve been traveling quite a bit, and I figured it would be just too difficult to maintain an aquarium if we weren’t around all the time. So imagine how happy I was to discover that Las Vegas is home to some of the best and biggest aquariums in the country!

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Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay

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Mermaid Aquarium at the Silverton Casino

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The Tank – Shark Tank Swimming Pool at the Golden Nugget

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This huge Bass Pro Shops flagship store is full of anything and everything related to outdoor activities.

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The Atlantis Aquarium – The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

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