Paid the aquarium at Silverton a visit on this very hot day. I love the fact that they always have…read morethe casino at a very comfortable/refreshing temperature. They have seating located directly in front of the aquarium, so you can lounge around for a bit, beat the heat and enjoy the large array of aquatic life, swimming throughout the large aquarium. I'm not a marine biologist, but I do know they have several stingrays, clown fish, a shark and various other species of fish. They sometimes have a mermaid swimming in the aquarium, which would've been a huge treat, but I guess it wasn't scheduled on the day that we stopped by. We will return to visit the aquarium & hopefully we'll get lucky and see a mermaid on the next visit... Fingers crossed.

Yes! Yes! Yes! This free aquarium is amazinggg! My daughter absolutely loved this aquarium. It's…read moreamazing that live mermaids swim in there too along with sting rays and other fun looking fish. This aquarium is near the bass pro. Park in front of the bass pro and just walk towards exit leading to the casino and it's right there. There are also sting rays feedings you watch as well! Just check the aquarium schedule for the mermaid & sting ray feedings. Definitely a must visit place especially with kiddos! It's great that it's near the Bass Pro too because you can check out all the funn things to look at in there afterwards

What can I say? My kids love them some good ole sharks. So we come here and they never…read moredisappoint. There's sharks aplenty. Hammerhead! Saw tooth shark. Komodo dragon. Snake. Huge fishes. And an ancient SE Asian ruin theme that just makes it all the more majestic and Indiana Jonesy. I got an annual pass and in 2 months we went maybe 3 times and it's always awesome. Even without the kids, I swear I can just sit there in the shark area and meditate and listen to the underwater sounds and it's just so peaceful and soul refreshing.

During our visit, we attended a piranha talk and presentation. We also explored exhibits featuring…read moreAsian fish and lizards, sharks, and stingrays. One of the more interesting features was a ship-like viewing area that allowed children to see animals swimming both underneath and above them through the glass. This gave younger visitors another way to observe the animals closely. Stingray Touch Pool The stingray touch pool was much less accessible for small children. The stingrays usually stayed near the bottom of the pool, making them difficult for younger children to reach. Children were not permitted to sit or lie on the stone surrounding the pool for safety reasons, but there was no alternative provided, such as a secured step platform or designated raised viewing area. This meant that parents often had to lift and hold their children over the edge so they could see or attempt to touch the stingrays. That could create its own safety concern for both the parent and child. A staff member suggested that a child could lie on their stomach to reach farther into the pool. However, this may not work well for children who have sensory sensitivities, physical limitations, discomfort with pressure on their stomach, or developmental delays. The exhibit would be more inclusive if it offered a safe alternative for shorter children, such as: * A secured, nonslip step platform * A lower section of the pool designed for children * A raised glass viewing window * A staff-supported touch opportunity * Clear accessibility options for children with sensory or physical needs The touch pool was an exciting concept, but the current design made it difficult for many younger children to participate independently and safely.

What isn't to love about a free spot in Vegas where you can see Flamingos up close!…read more It's nice to get away from the casino bustle and escape to this garden oasis They have koi, turtles, flamingos and some other birds to see

The Flamingo sits midway on the strip so it's convenient to most walks to and from your hotel. Its…read morelong standing wildlife habitat offers glances of flamingos, koi fish, turtles and waterfalls. You can also rub the buddha belly for good luck. It's worth stopping by and you'll likely only be there 10-15 minutes.

Inside Town Square…read more Being a dinosaur nerd, I find I have to subject myself to any and all dinosaur attractions. Some attractions out there are really, really bad. As for Dinosaur Outpost, since they're tailored to kids, your little ones will love this place. Make sure they bring socks because the play area at the end requires them. You can also buy socks at the gift shop for $3. Though it's not always enforced because I've seen kids running through with their shoes. Also, make sure to sign the waivers ahead of time online so you're not stuck doing it in person. You can either pay ahead for your tickets or buy it there. But upon entering, your kids will have a little fun interactive entrance where they're going back in time to the dinosaur era. Then you enter the first of 3 rooms, but this being the largest. There's a lot for them to do and once in awhile, a Ranger (staff) will bring out a new born dinosaur in their arms for your kids to interact and play/pet with. They also have a small bike course, with bikes on training wheels, a photo-op where they can also sit and ride on a dinosaur. And then the jungle gym-like area where the socks is required. There's a lot for them to do, and a few benches for parents to sit on while they play. Definitely a fun place to go to for the kids while at Town Square.

If you're in Las Vegas and looking for something fun to do with kids beyond the Strip, this…read moredinosaur outpost play spot is such a great find, especially if your little ones are obsessed with dinosaurs like ours! It's located just outside the Strip at an outdoor mall, super easy to get to and not far at all. At first, I honestly thought it might be a temporary pop-up, but it actually seems like a permanent setup, and it's huge. The highlight is definitely the animatronic dinosaurs. T la hey're seriously impressive and kept our kids completely engaged. The space is divided into different themed play areas, which makes it feel like there's always something new to explore. There's a bike track, a paleontology dig area, a sand zone, puzzles, a tug-of-war game with a triceratops, and even a section where kids can "feed" dinosaurs with balls. At the end, there's also a small jungle gym to climb around on. There are endless things for kids to do here. We easily spent a solid two hours and could've stayed longer. It's the kind of place that keeps them moving, playing, and using their imagination the whole time. I also noticed they host parties, which would be such a fun idea for a birthday. Overall, the price felt very reasonable for how much time we spent there and how much the kids enjoyed it. Honestly, I just wish we had something like this closer to home!

My family was visiting from out of town and we made a last minute decision to stop by. We saw the…read morenew koi pond, over 100 birds, goats, pigs, llamas, an ostrich, emus, wallabies, chickens, turkeys, & swans. The staff was so friendly and helpful - sharing information about the animals and their history. You can quickly tell that this nonprofit is run by people who truly care about the animals and they do SO much with such a lean budget. They are always trying to design the habitats in such a way that allow the rescued animals to thrive. Hope everyone can support this nonprofit that houses so many rescued animals.

Very nice improvements have taken place since my last visit. Parking was adequate at the entrance…read morewhen we visited. Peas for the ducks are available to purchase at the check-in. Snacks for the goats available as well. Admission prices are listed at the check in. A newsletter pamplet was provided and the attendant explained where it was acceptable to feed animals, as well as where it was not. The pens are marked with signs too. The misting cool down area for people was okay, but most of the misting heads were clogged. Mature trees and the pond area was very pretty and the trees provided much appreciated shade from the summer sun. Picnic area and covered benches are available. Trash cans provided around the facility. The public restroom facility was okay, but I wish the restroom would have been cleaner. I kept my eyes open for crawling critters. A baby changing table was available. It's a nice facility to visit. I think children and animal lovers should enjoy visiting this place. Be mindful of the 'this animal bites' warning signs on specific pens. The goats that are 'acceptable to feed' had good manners. I'll keep an eye out for special events here during cooler seasons. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and I appreciate the work they are doing to help animals in need.

A fun family day out to a water park! Be sure to look for…read morepromotions that offer FREE entry for CCSD staff *please note if you have kids younger than 5, they will not be able to ride many things. Slushie drinks were $10 each. Pretzel bites w cheese $11. We would go back with free entry.

Great Employees! ARALYN was sooo helpful with our problem with our tickets.Great Customer Service!…read moreI hope management gives her a raise next year & a paid vacation!

One of the few free things to do in Las Vegas while visiting the Forum Shops at Caesars was…read moreactually pretty cool I wouldn't say that the aquarium is large, however it has been built to be impressive! The aquarium has a 50 foot long salt water tank located in the center of the Forum Shops, with Roman sculptures, fountains, etc. surrounding the tank. Inside there is tropical fish, stingrays and even small sharks swim in the midst of an shopping experience at a casino like Caesars. The aquarium is part of the Atlantis area for the spectacular shows, making it feel as though you are in some sort of unique, Las Vegas only experience. I ended up stumbling across The Atlantis Aquarium while on my way to Carmine's for a special event on a Wednesday evening. It's right next to the parking garage and exit, as well as some of the other dining options like the Cheesecake Factory. For visiting the Atlantis Aquarium, you do not need to schedule time for it, or purchase an entry ticket, you simply go there! I felt like they did an excellent job with the visual arrangement. The combination of the large aquarium, statues, the painting on the ceiling of the sky, and the near by animated show featuring the character from Atlantis was a lot of fun! I wouldn't call it a destination attraction on its own, but it's definitely worth stopping to look at if you're already walking through the Forum Shops. It's quick and free!

The kids enjoyed this small aquarium. I would call it a very big fish tank. Again I wouldn't go out…read moreof my way but it's a nice 10 minute time killer if your waiting on your reservation (across from Cheesecake) or waiting to watch the free Atlantis show on the hour every hour. They enjoyed watching the sting ray say hello and seeing the baby sharks and fishes. It's a nice waiting area and also across the bathroom if you're waiting for someone.

Shan-Gri-La Prehistoric Park is run by a retired teacher that is very knowledgeable as well as…read moreconversational and enjoys teaching tidbits of information/ history to newcomers. Upon entering the garage, you must promptly sanitize your hands. You'll find a large bottle sitting on the table readily available for all who enters. The garage is set up with little games and prizes. Some toys and candy are absolutely free some you can win by playing certain games and others are very affordably priced. The experience as a whole is absolutely free, but donations are welcomed. And after experiencing all of the dinos, the pageantry, the creativeness, the garage/gift shop and all of the games it only feels right to donate so that he can keep this awesome experience going for many years to come. At the end of this wonderful experience, we were invited to sign the visitors guest book that is filled with signatures from visitors from all over the country, which was pretty cool. And at the absolute very end, me and the kiddos were instructed to pick up a gemstone and head over to the large dinosaur egg located in the front yard and toss our stones in to make a wish. We were informed that the wish granting rate was roughly around 90% so choose your words wisely and be careful what you wish for because it just might come true. I thought to myself "what an amazing way to end things, you know"... to remind the kiddos that there's still a little bit of magic left in the world. I think that's a great sentiment. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and if I had to sum it up in one word, it would "Dino-mite".... And yes, pun intended.

Shan-Gri-La is a great time for kiddos! If you're looking to take your little explorer to a free,…read moreminimal cost fun time, visit as a family! However, it's Vegas, so bring your hats, waters, misters, whatever you do to fight the heat out here. We brought our niece and nephew here because right now life is all about dinosaurs! They were able to meet Dino man, we explored the very colorful and decorated front yard, saw some gems, baby Dino eggs, a T-Rex and even some aliens. Dino man makes it very fun to be involved and interacts with you, he has little free toys or snacks, games that get you prizes; and little stuff on sale that is very affordable to go towards your experience! He has water, soda and ice pops for your fun time also! Overall, it was a great experience for my nephew, he was super interested in his yard, car and garage! We will be back to see Dino man, but maybe when it's not too hot so he is amazed a bit longer!