Las Vegas Attractions
Siegfried & Roy's White Tigers
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 (6pm 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;
Website: www.mirage.com;
Telephone: (702) 791 7111;
Opening time: Daily 24 hours;
Admission: Free
