Las Vegas, Nevada
The Tank is a 200,000-gallon aquarium that serves as the centerpiece of the Golden Nugget pool complex. Inside swim five species of shark, rays, and exotic fish. The signature attraction is a three-story waterslide that carries riders through a clear acrylic tube running directly through the shark tank, offering a 360-degree view of the sharks swimming around them. For those who prefer to stay dry, viewing windows around the pool deck allow guests to watch the marine life from the comfort of a lounge chair.
The Tank was built at a cost of $30 million and holds approximately 200,000 gallons of saltwater. The shark species include sandbar sharks, sand tiger sharks, and zebra sharks. The waterslide tube is made of 4-inch-thick acrylic, and the entire aquarium is maintained by a full-time team of marine biologists.
The Golden Nugget is the crown jewel of Downtown Las Vegas, located on Fremont Street. Opened in 1946, it is one of the oldest continuously operating resorts in Las Vegas. The property has undergone multiple expansions and renovations, transforming from a small hotel into a luxury resort while maintaining its historic character. The largest gold nugget ever found, the "Hand of Faith" (61 pounds, 11 ounces), is on display in the resort lobby.
The Golden Nugget features 2,419 guest rooms and suites, many with views of the pool complex and the downtown skyline. Vic and Anthony's Steakhouse, named after the property's founders, is one of the finest dining rooms in downtown Las Vegas. The Pool at Golden Nugget offers cabanas and the shark tank viewing area, while the nearby Fremont Street Experience provides the world's largest video screen canopy overhead, with free nightly shows.
The waterslide through a live shark tank is a uniquely thrilling experience that no other resort in America offers. Combined with the display of the world's largest gold nugget, the historic downtown location, and the award-winning dining, the Golden Nugget delivers a concentrated dose of Las Vegas history and spectacle. It proves that a resort does not need to be on the Strip to offer an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience.