Las Vegas has a way of making itself the perfect vacation spot for the whole family. Kids of every age can see animals that swim and prowlers that prey, they can dive into water parks that take the heat out of the day, then fill up on food that makes the entire family happy. Here’s a look at 14 places that will satisfy toddler to your inner child.
1 THE TANK AT GOLDEN NUGGET
The Golden Nugget gets its guests up close with sharks that sail by at The Tank. Brave water venturers can climb up 30 feet to the third level of the complex to zoom down a waterslide that winds through the 200,000-gallon shark tank. Waterfalls are even part of the pool. Tickets are $25 M-Th, $40 F-Su, and kids under age 6 get in for free. For those who prefer not to undertake the water slide, there’s a behind-the-scenes shark tank tour, given by one of the on-staff marine biologists; witness feeding time and learn about the different species in the tank. W & Su, 1:30 pm, $50 per person.
2 COWABUNGA BAY
Fun for the entire family, Cowabunga Bay features nine water slides that range from thrilling to kid-friendly, such as the Beach Blanket Banzai that lets four riders on a raft spin down 600 feet through S-curves and dips, and Point Panic, a water slide in the dark. A lazy river, wave pool, Kids Cove and much more keep the water-based fun going all day long. Children can even land in their own splash pool. Prices vary.
3 WET ‘N’ WILD A water park with more than 25 thrilling attractions, the Tornado—with a max-thrill ride level— and the six-lane Desert Racer are among the eight water slides at Wet ‘n’ Wild. Kids can splash around in the 10,500-square-foot Paradise Fall. Prices vary.4 FLOWRIDER WAVE IN A BOX
Surng fans can go from body boards to owriding fast on the FlowRider Wave in a Box. FlowRider’s waveform technology reduces the risk of wiping out since the surface is designed to absorb the energy of falls. Guests must be at least 48 inches to ride. Tickets start at $25 per person for a 30-minute session.
5 CIRCUS CIRCUS SPLASH ZONE
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