The Mirage Volcano erupts
Two attractions we’d recommend here. The volcano outside “erupts” with fire, water and light every night on the hour from 8pm. At the rear of the hotel though is Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden which is a sort of mini animal park. To be honest, we thought the big cat cages were on the small side, but it was the dolphins that we will remember for a long time to come. This is the closest we have ever been to them and they have lots of pools to swim in. While we were there, they had a fantastic time chasing each other and jumping of their own accord for the crowds. (This is an extract from our LAS VEGAS CITY GUIDE).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE LAS VEGAS MIRAGE
Visiting the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat costs $15 for adults (2010 price) and it’s open 11am to 5.30pm weekdays and 10am to 5.30pm weekends and holidays. There are also special dolphin experiences available like trainer days. Whilst you’re at the Mirage, check out the huge aquarium behind the front desk – it’s 53 feet long and crammed with vibrant coloured salt water fish. At last count the hotel says there are almost 1000 of them! Also take a quick stroll through the indoor atrium which is supposed to represent a lush indoor rain forest. It’s all placed under a glass dome and has palm trees and tropical flower arrangements which are looked after by 4 full time gardeners. Both the aquarium and the atrium are free to visit.
LOCATION
The Mirage Hotel & Casino, 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Tel: +01 800 374 9000
The Mirage Hotel complex is on the Las Vegas strip, opposite The Venetian.
The dolphins in "Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden"
LAS VEGAS MIRAGE LINKS
Stay at the Mirage – Up to 30% off from Expedia.co.uk
Mirage website
Wikipedia
More hotels on Las Vegas strip – Great rates from Hotels.com
Flights to Las Vegas - Airfare.com
Books on Las Vegas
Beatles show at the Mirage
