Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat551

Famed duo Siegfried and Roy are responsible for this lush and aquatic sanctuary at the Mirage Hotel. Along with several exotic species of lions, leopards, and tigers housed securely behind wire mesh, the garden features tropical flora native to the animals' natural habitats.

Adjacent to the gardens is the Dolphin Habitat, an educational and research facility which several Atlantic bottlenose dolphins call home. Educators explain that the dolphins are not trained and no performances take place here; however, visitors can witness something more meaningful as trainers work with the friendly mammals - their instruction often produces impromptu tricks and fun.

Head to the underground viewing windows to watch the dolphins up close and to see educational films about dolphin research.

Hour-long VIP Tours are also offered. An educator escorts participants through the facility for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hard work and dedication that goes into the training and care of the dolphins, white lions, and white tigers. Each tour member receives an 8x10 print of their group's photo taken with one of the dolphins.