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The Mirage

Another MGM mega-casino, the showpiece at the Mirage is a Volcano that shoots flames 100ft (30m) into the night sky every 15 minutes (7pm to midnight), spewing smoke and transforming a tranquil waterfall into spectacular streams of molten lava. As you’d expect of Las Vegas, it’s all quite naff, but great entertainment. Siegfried & Roy’s White Tigers are the other signature attraction at the Mirage (unfortunately the Siegfried & Roy show has been cancelled indefinitely due to the near-fatal attack on Roy Horn by one of the tigers during a performance). Unlike conventional tigers, which have black and gold markings, the white tiger is white with black stripes, pink paws and ice-blue eyes. There are only a few dozen white tigers in the world, which makes them rarer than the panda bear. The open-air Tiger Habitat features a swimming pool with fountains and simulated mountain terrain for the tigers’ enjoyment and the public’s entertainment. Another popular attraction is the aquarium located behind the Front Desk. This 20,000-gallon saltwater aquarium is home to angelfish, puffer fish, tangs, sharks and other exotic sea creatures.

Address: 3400 S. Las Vegas Boulevard; Telephone: (702) 791 7111; Website: www.mirage.com; Opening time: Daily 24 hours; Admission: Free