Celebrate Dolphin Day with a trip to the dolphin habitat

By Lukas Eggen Las Vegas Review-Journal

2 years ago

Dolphins leap through the air at the Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at ... — Dolphins leap through the air at the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at Mirage on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sophie Santos, 3, center, feeds Maverick with instructions from Dolphin Care Specialist Jen Schwab, behind, during a "meet-and-greet" tour at the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at Mirage on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Rachel Villanueva, from left, and her daughter Sophie Santos, 3, with Alexandra Lourdes greet Maverick during a "meet-and-greet" tour at the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at Mirage on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Sophie Santos, 3, left, waves goodbye to Maverick with Dolphin Care Specialist Jen Schwab, right, during a "meet-and-greet" tour at the Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at Mirage on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Lead Dolphin Care Specialist Amanda Meyer shares a kiss with a dolphin during training within Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

A dolphin plays with a toy within Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

April 14th is a special day for animal lovers: National Dolphin Day.

If you’ve wanted to come face-to-face with the majestic sea creatures, a visit to Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage is in order.

General admission starts at $25 for adults and $19 for kids. But for those looking for a more intimate experience, the dolphin meet-and-greets are a must. During this special package, people can briefly wade into the pool for a chance to meet, feed, touch and pose with one of the habitat’s bottlenose dolphins. You’ll also receive a photo to commemorate the moment.

The Mirage, 702-791-7188, mirage.mgmresorts.com. $25 (adults), $19 (kids) for general admission tickets. Meet-and-greets start at $100 for adults and $79 for kids.