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Arcade

MGM Grand's arcade is a 11,400-sq-ft game center featuring various games of skill and kiddie rides in addition to the latest video arcade and high-tech virtual reality games. Fun for all ages. 10am to 12am.

Virtual Reality:

Some of the games include:

• Shoot for Loot
• Ghost Train
• Sphere

Arcade Games:

Some of the games include:

• Star Wars Trilogy
• San Francisco Rush 2049
• House of the Dead
• Top Skater
• Blitz 99
• NBA on NBC

Redemption Games:

Play area for small Children to Adults. Play games to win tickets, then trade them for valuable prizes.

• Twister
• Willy B Stinky
• Cyclone
• Jungle Jive
• Big Haul

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Grand Garden Arena

The Las Vegas entertainment scene changed forever when the MGM Grand introduced the Grand Garden Arena, a 17,157-seat special events center, home of mega concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. Barbra Streisand, during her first concert in more than 20 years, opened the Grand Garden Arena on Dec. 31, 1993 in conjunction with the grand opening of the MGM Grand. Other prominent performances to date include Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson I and George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer, both world heavyweight championship fights; The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan, Janet Jackson, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, Boyz II Men, Sting, Jimmy Buffett, The Bee Gees, Neil Diamond, Reba McEntire, and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert, just to name a few. The Grand Garden Arena is also home to the annual FOX Billboard Music Awards (1999, 1998, 1997), Andre Agassi's Grand Slam for Children Benefit (1995-1999) and ESPN's 2000 ESPY Awards.

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Hollywood Theatre

This intimate 750-seat Theatre attracts some of the today's top performers. The line-up of stars scheduled for 2001 include Rodney Dangerfield, Carrot Top, Tom Jones, Paul Anka, George Carlin, David Copperfield, to name a few. Other stars who have performed in the Hollywood Theatre since the resort's opening in December '93 include Kenny Loggins, Randy Travis, Sheena Easton, Gladys Knight, Merle Haggard, The Righteous Brothers, The Four Tops, Rita Rudner and Dennis Miller, Engelbert Humperdinck, Don Rickles, Smokey Robinson, The Manhattan Transfer, Jeff Foxworthy, Taylor Dayne, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Temptations and the Go-Go's. The Hollywood Theatre has also hosted "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" during Las Vegas tapings.

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Lion Habitat

The Lion Habitat at MGM Grand is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is complimentary.

To honor the lion and help safeguard its preservation for future generations, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino has created a one-of-a-kind Lion Habitat as a showcase for public education and appreciation for this majestic creature of nature.

The lion has been a part of the MGM heritage for many years, beginning with the legendary Leo, whose roars have welcomed generations of moviegoers to epics of the silver screen.

Countless likenesses of the lion today grace the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.

Construction on the habitat began in December of 1998. We opened to the public on July 1, 1999. Cost of the project was approximately $9 million. The Habitat size is approximately 5,345 square feet, with 3,000 square feet of queue area and 920 square feet of retail space.

The lions are owned by noted feline expert Keith Evans, who has been training exotic animals for more than 30 years.

Keith Evans was instrumental in the design of the habitat, making sure it was constructed and is maintained to insure the highest standards.

To fulfill its education mission, MGM Grand has forged an alliance with the University of Minnesota Lion Research Center and its renowned director, Dr. Craig Packer. View the Lion Research Center website, www.lionresearch.org.

MGM Grand has formed a working partnership with the Research, committing $100,000 in grants over the next two years to help fund Dr. Packer's programs in Africa.

Part of the funding will enable vaccination of more than 5,000 dogs in Tanzania to prevent contraction of distemper among the lion population. The Center has already been instrumental in saving thousands of lions from epidemic disease.

This unique alliance will result in enhanced public awareness and appreciation of the lion, and will make a meaningful contribution to the well being of the King of Beasts in the wild.

The lions live in custom accommodations on an 8½ acre ranch owned by Keith Evans located 12 miles from the MGM Grand.

The lions live separately in prides in adjoining secure enclosures, which measure a minimum of 2,600 square feet. Each enclosure has a climate-controlled dens that is cooled in the summer and heated in the winter.

The lions are bathed, dried and groomed before being transported to the MGM Grand each day.

The lions are brought to the Habitat via a custom 16-foot box van that holds stainless steel rolling transport cages. The truck is driven directly to an overhead door adjacent to the habitat.

The lions are fed a specially formulated meal by hand after being loaded back into their rolling cages prior to their return home.

They enjoy eating what is known as "Nebraska Brand", which provides them with a mix of all of the nutrients and vitamins a lion needs.

During the day, their handlers also sometimes give the lions nutritious treats.

The handlers utilize only their voices and hands when working with the lions both here at the Habitat and home at the ranch.

Learn about the newest addition to the MGM Grand family during an exclusive tour at the Lion Habitat. This tour is available for private groups - minimum 10, maximum 15 people. Hours are M-W-F 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Children must be 5 years of age and older to participate in the tour. Please contact Group Sales at 800-546-6114 or 702-891-3815.

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Youth Activity Center

MGM Grand Youth Activity Center was created especially for children ages 3 through 12. Children are closely supervised by an enthusiastic staff who not only observe the fun, they help make it happen. The Youth Activity Center is available to registered guests of MGM Grand and on a limited basis, guests of other hotels.

We have a special game room featuring Super Nintendo, foosball, air hockey, and a pool table. All children can help themselves to our exciting arts and crafts room where creativity reigns. Our multipurpose room is a large area where children can play floor hockey, basketball, dodge-ball, or do tumbling.

At MGM Grand Youth Activity Center, we concentrate on each and every child as if they were our only guest. After all, we know personal attention and social interaction are extremely important to your child's comfort level and enjoyment. We do not separate your children. This free-flowing environment allows siblings to stay together regardless of age. Activities keep your child busy, as does making new friends, and having lots and lots of fun.

Our center offers nonstop fun with a two-story custom built playhouse, puzzles, dollhouse, dinosaurs, puppets, blocks, and much more. They can even watch the latest in children's films while relaxing in a bean bag chair!

Our youth center is equipped with a kitchen, providing meals and snacks throughout the day. Children can enjoy pizza, hot-dogs, chicken nuggets, carrot sticks, yogurt, ice cream, chips, cookies and much more. Hourly charges and food costs can be added to your room bill or paid each time you pick up your child.

We use our vast resources to set the stage for the introduction of new adventures and skills to our young visitors. Our Youth Activity Center allows children an opportunity to further develop the interests and talents they already have, as well as discover some new ones along the way.

While staying at MGM Grand, it's nice to know that your youngsters are having an equally fun time! All this fun starts at the MGM Grand Youth Activity Center - a wonderful world of laughs, memories and achievements.

State law requires all children to be a minimum of three years old and completely toilet trained, out of diapers and training pants. Due to our special licensing, at least one parent or guardian must remain on MGM property while your child is in the Youth Center.

For more information about the Youth Activity Center, please call: 702-891-3200

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