Bird Sanctuary
8101 Racel Road
702-645-4224 or 702-658-6014
Gilcrease Bird Sanctuary houses a large collection of game, exotic birds and birds of prey that are being rehabilitated by the Wild Wing Project.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed-Sun, weather permitting
Cost: $3 for adults, $1 for children


Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
The Flamingo Hilton
Features Chilean flamingos and African penguins.
Hours: Open 24 hours
Cost: Free


Henderson Bird Preserve
City of Henderson Water Reclamation Facility
2400 B. Moser St
702-566-2940
A 90-acre migratory bird stop and wetlands that encompass basins, lagoons and ponds. Includes trees, trails, benches and kiosks.
Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
Cost: Free

MGM Grand Lion Habitat
MGM Grand
A multilevel habitat featuring four waterfalls, overhangs, a pond and Acacia trees. Can house up to five lions. Shop located next door.
Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; photo opportunities are available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. Shop is open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.
Cost: Admission is free, photos are $20

The Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy and Dolphin Habitat
The Mirage
Features some of the world's rarest and most exotic animals, including the Royal White Tigers of Nevada and the White Lions of Timbavati. The Mirage Dolphin Habitat is home to eight Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
Hours: Secret Garden: 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Dolphin Habitat: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Siegfried & Roy's performing white tigers also may be seen 24 hours a day at the south entrance of The Mirage.
Cost: General admission is $10 for both attractions, Wednesdays are half-price (for the Dolphin Habitat only); free every day for children 10 and under. Admission is $5 after 5 p.m.


Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay
The main tank holds more than 1 million gallons of water and features a 20-foot-long acrylic tunnel for surround viewing, similiar to Sea World. The predator-based attraction has more than 2,000 animals from 100 different species, including 13 shark species, moon jellyfish, manta rays, sea turtles and golden crocodiles. Also features shops and a jungle atrium.
Hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Cost: $13.95 for adults; $9.95 for children 5-12; free for children under 5


Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park
1775 N. Rancho Drive
702-647-4685
Features a variety of endangered cats as well as the last family of Barbary apes in the United States, chimpanzees, eagles, ostriches, emus, talking parrots, wallabies, flamingos, large exotic reptiles and every species of venomous reptile native to Southern Nevada. The zoo features a new 2,000-square-foot coati exhibit, an exhibit by the Las Vegas Gem Club, botanical displays of endangered cycads and rare bamboos and a new Children's Petting Zoo.
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: General admission is $5.95; $3.95 for seniors 62 and older and children 2-12; free for children under 2


Wildlife Walk and Tiger Habitat
The Tropicana
A natural bird, wildlife and reptile habitat on the walkway between the hotel's two towers. There is also a tiger habitat outside the hotel entrance.
Hours: 1-9 p.m. daily, except Fridays
Cost: Free