Oh no the white lions are gone. I always remember seeing the white lion enclosure at the entrance to the Mirage once you get inside the casino. I don't know if they're gone for good or if they moved to another location in the casino. Instead of watching the lions scratch themselves and devour raw meat, there's a new, "hip" burger restaurant with a modest looking yet bored, snooty hostess. So that's the direction Vegas is going but c'mon, nothing beats white lions.
Years ago, the Mirage was the best place in Vegas. But now I see how the place has taken a step back. It still has great restaurant, one of the best sportsbooks in town, but you can see that it's still a little small and a little outdated. Overall, it's still a great place to stay and have a little fun. It's still in the middle of the Strip and that's always good. So there's probably more changes to happen at the Mirage for it to reclaim its former glory. A high, high recommendation.