Small but very well done aquarium with 2 underwater tunnels.
I am such a sucker for marine life. Not only are they pretty to look at, but they also make me hungry. They don't only have sharks, they have a variety of other exhibits of Komodo Dragons, pythons and Amazonian fish like piranhas and Pacu.
You can tell that this is a fairly new aquarium because it's not dark and depressing like the old school Shedd Aquarium in Chicago or the National Aquarium in Baltimore. In fact it has a very nice modern and "in habitat" feel to it so you can also get an idea as to what their natural habitat would be like.
There is also a sting ray petting pond! They're so squishy!
Ah..the inner Marine Biologist and Chinese cook in me is satisfied every time I visit an awesome aquarium.
They also do a pretty good job with the group photos and the various options you can get. It's such a touristy thing to do, but the we couldn't help ourselves.
$18 is a bit steep for the tickets, BUT it is Vegas and everything is really expensive so it really doesn't surprise me. If you are staying at the Mandalay, this is a must see.