Mirage Casino Dolphin Habitat
Mirage Hotel & Casino
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109
$25 Admission*
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See full list on vegas.com. Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage – Las Vegas Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden Mirage’s Secret Garden is home to some of the world’s rarest and most exotic animals, including Siegfried & Roys’ Royal White Tigers, White-Striped Tigers, Golden Tigers, Tiger Cubs and White Lions. Get in touch with your wild side. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Secret Garden and come. Come face-to-face with some of nature's most exotic and majestic creatures at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Explore, learn and play in an enchanting world of Bottlenose Dolphins, White Tigers, White Lions and Leopards, right in our backyard.
About Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden:
Come face-to-face with some of nature’s most exotic and majestic creatures at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Explore, learn, and play in an enchanting world of Bottlenose Dolphins, White Tigers, White Lions, and Leopards, right in our backyard.
The wildest part of Las Vegas isn’t necessarily the nightlife.
Right on the Las Vegas Strip is an attraction that defines wild in Vegas in a whole new way. Welcome to Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage Hotel & Casino where white tigers and lions, leopards, and dolphins enjoy the Vegas sun and a posh resort like the millions of human tourists who visit the city each year.
The facility, which opened in 1990, is the dream of legendary magicians Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn, better known to millions as Siegfried & Roy. For years the duo has worked to help save endangered animals, primarily white tigers, and lions.
The Secret Garden
If you loved collecting those big, cuddly stuffed animals as a kid, then visiting the Secret Garden at the Mirage is a dream come true. Here you can see your furry friends come to life within the lush surroundings of the habitat.
The beautiful attraction displays six different showcases of white tigers and lions, as well as leopards. But the majority of these cats aren’t like the typical wild animals you see.
“These are some of the most impressive cats I’ve ever seen,” said Dave Blasko, director of animal care at The Secret Garden. “People come from all over the world to see them.”
The Secret Garden stands out from other animal habitats because it features white striped tigers as well as snow white ones. With their distinctive fur color and crystal blue eyes, the cats almost seem unreal.
For more than 20 years, Siegfried and Roy dedicated their time to preserving these rare and exotic breeds. Not only does the Secret Garden preserve these animals from extinction, but visitors also have the opportunity to gain a better understanding and awareness about them.
As you meander through the habitat, you’ll notice all the lush greenery, fun, jungle-themed music, and even a towering lion figure made from plants. Some of the cats even have built-in waterfalls in their resting areas. You’ll also discover fun facts about the animals written on plaques spread throughout the facility. For instance, female lions do most of the hunting while the male lion watches over the pride. Also, tigers actually enjoy swimming.
“Tigers are one of the few cats who like water,” said Blasko.
If you want to take some of the wildlife back home with you, the gift shop at the Secret Garden offers souvenirs.
Together with its lush foliage and gorgeous waterfalls, the Secret Garden is the ideal place to visit any time of the year. With all its trees and tropical surroundings, you’ll literally feel like you’re in another country.
The Dolphin Habitat
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Surrounded by palm trees, lush foliage, and 2.1 million gallons of water, the Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage is truly an oasis on the Las Vegas Strip. Whether the bottlenose dolphins who call the habitat home are swimming, “tail walking” across the water, catching fish, or bonding with each other, you’ll get an up-close and personal look at their fun, intriguing lifestyle.
While many people think of Sea World when they think of dolphins, many don’t realize that they can see the creatures right in the midst of the Las Vegas desert. The Dolphin Habitat is a research facility and is also designed to educate people about these amazing animals. And while the dolphins don’t perform on a regular schedule, visitors can still be surprised by their natural playfulness.
Exercising is also very vital to the dolphins’ health. When the trainers aren’t exercising or having fun with the dolphins, they conduct regular check-ups to ensure that they’re healthy.
The Dolphin Habitat offers an underwater viewing area. But if you’re trying to take a picture of the dolphins, it can get a little tricky. Since these dolphins are so swift and playful, you may find yourself running back and forth to capture the perfect photo.
The habitat also features shaded seating, a cafe, and a gift shop filled with memorabilia including plush dolphin toys and even dolphin-shaped water guns.
Whether you come to see the dolphins or some of the rarest white tigers and lions in the world, The Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat may prove to be the wildest moment on your Vegas trip.
Hours of operation:
10 am to 5:30 pm daily (last admission 4:40 pm)
New Addition Joins Family of Bottlenose Dolphins at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
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The Mirage Huf n Puf Calf 2017
The Mirage Huf n Puf, Calf and Duchess Three Generation Credit Kathryn Curreri
Mirage Dolphin Habitat
LAS VEGAS (July 31, 2017) – A healthy dolphin calf is getting into the “swim” of things to the delight of guests and staff alike at The Mirage. The energetic female calf was born July 17, to Huf n Puf, who was born at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat in March 2000.
Both mother and calf are doing well. Immediately after delivery, the calf swam unassisted to the water’s surface and took her first breath. The calf, which will soon be named, has quickly taken to her surroundings, is nursing well and bonding with her mother as she closely follows her around the habitat.
“Everyone at The Mirage is thrilled about the new calf and how well she is doing,” said David Blasko, Director of Animal Care at The Mirage. “We invite guests to see the calf and discover how our conservation efforts today will help preserve these beautiful animals in the wild for future generations to enjoy.”
As dolphin calves remain very delicate through their first year of life, the Animal Care staff continually monitors the calf as she tests her independence and explores her new world. While there are several milestones to pass in the coming days and weeks, the team remains cautiously optimistic that they have a healthy new member of their aquatic family.
Huf n Puf, an experienced mother, and her calf are in the Birthing and Research pool which is open to public viewing during the facility’s operational hours. Alongside the new mother and calf are Huf n Puf’s mother and daughter, Duchess and Bella. Together, these females represent three generations of dolphins at The Mirage. Sofi, an 11-year-old female, completes the female pod. The calf’s father, Lightning, is located in another pool.
Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat has earned Humane Conservation™ certification from American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare and well-being. The Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage also is accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, an international association dedicated to the highest standards of care for marine mammals and to their conservation in the wild through public education, scientific study and wildlife presentations.
Committed to educating guests about the environment, the Sustainability Discovery Center at The Mirage provides information on plastic pollution, marine debris, water facts and how our daily decisions can greatly impact the world’s oceans and animal habitats. Additionally, through Trainer for a Day and VIP Tour experiences guests can acquire more in-depth knowledge about dolphin health and behavior, as well as the Dolphin Habitat’s research projects that aid in the survival of bottlenose dolphins in the wild.
Children take special delight in visiting the dolphins and new calves. As part of a continuing arrangement with the Clark County School District, The Mirage welcomes thousands of young students each year to Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat during school field trips, at no charge, to view the animals up close.
For admission prices, group reservations and hours of operation, call (702) 791-7188 or visit mirage.com.
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THE MIRAGE
Ideally located, The Mirage Hotel & Casino is the place to stay and play. From the iconic Volcano to the lush tropical pool, guests experience an exotic world-class destination unlike any other. The resort features contemporary accommodations; dynamic entertainment including The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, Terry Fator: The Voice of Entertainment, Boyz II Men and the Aces of Comedy series; tantalizing restaurants created by the world’s most renowned chefs including Tom Colicchio; a luxurious spa and salon; and Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. The Mirage is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit mirage.com, call toll free at (800) 374-9000 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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