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[Gangnam Attraction] The Largest Aquarium in Korea, Coex Aquarium

Updated: Oct 22, 2023

Hello there! If you're looking for an underwater adventure right in the heart of Seoul, you've got to visit the COEX Aquarium. Located in the bustling Gangnam district, this aquatic wonderland is a place where you can dive into the mysteries of the deep blue sea without ever leaving the city.

Gangnam Travel Guide || The largest aquarium in Korea, Coex Aquarium

General Information

Address of Coex Aquarium

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

서울특별시 강남구 영동대로 513 (삼성동)

Direction of Coex Aquarium

  • Option 1 - Get off at Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, Exit 5/6). Enter COEX Mall through the connecting passageway.

  • Option 2 - Get off at Cheongdam station (Seoul Subway Line 7, Exit 2). Walk straight out of the exit for about 10 to 15 mins. Walk into ASEM Square that leads to COEX Mall.

  • Option 3 - Get off at Bongeunsa Station (Seoul Subway Line 9, Exit 7). 3 mins walk.

Entrance fee of Coex Aquarium

  • (Adult) 28,000won

  • (Child) 22,000won

  • (Elder) 20,000won

Can pre-book the ticket online at Klook which save about 20-25%.

Or get a flyer at the mall with a 15% discount coupon.

Opening hour of Coex Aquarium

10.00am to 8.00pm, open throughout the year

Website of Coex Aquarium

www.coexaqua.com

Contact no. of Coex Aquarium

02-700-7200

Notable features

Coex Aquarium is a popular attraction located in the Coex Mall, one of the largest shopping

centers in Seoul, South Korea. The aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the country.


Diverse marine life

  • Coex Aquarium is home to incredible diversity of aquatic life from all over the world, including sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, jellyfish, penguins, otters, and many species of fish. It houses almost 650 species, approximate 40,000 organisms in total.

  • The aquarium features a number of exhibits, such as Deep Ocean, Amazonia World, Mangrove and Beach, that showcase different marine ecosystems, from the depths of the ocean to the shallows of a coral reef.

  • As you explore its winding corridors, you'll come face to face with a mesmerizing array of marine life, from graceful sea turtles to playful penguins. It's not just an aquarium; it's a journey through different underwater worlds.

Ocean Tunnel

  • One of the most impressive features of Coex Aquarium is the 40-meter-long Ocean Tunnel, which allows visitors to walk through an underwater tunnel surrounded by a variety of marine life.

  • COEX Aquarium has created an underwater environment which resemble to nature. People could see how diverse aquatic animals eg. turtle, shark, stingray etc coexist in the ocean, and how these cute sea creatures interact with the feeder when having food, through the glass tunnel.

  • The tunnel is a highlight of the aquarium and provides an immersive experience that is both educational and entertaining.

Gangnam Travel Guide || Ocean tunnel in Coex Aquarium

Touch Pool

  • Coex Aquarium features Touch Pool where visitors can touch and interact with starfish and other sea creatures. This hands-on experience is a great way to learn about marine life up close.


Interactive Activities

  • Coex Aquarium offers a number of educational programs and interactive activities for visitors of all ages. These include guided tours, educational talks and demonstrations, mermaid performances, feeding session, and hands-on experiences for children.

  • If you're traveling with family or friends, it's the perfect place for a day of fun and learning.

Gangnam Travel Guide || Mermaid Performance, Coex Aquarium
Mermaid Performance

Schedule of Mermaid Performance

Time : Weekdays - 2.30pm (Except Monday)

Weekends and holidays - 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm

Venue : Deep Blue Square

Schedule of Feeding

Amazonia World

Time : Tuesday - Friday, 1.20pm

Mangrove and Beach

Time : Tuesday - Friday, 2.00pm

Shark, Sea Turtle, Stingray

Time : Everyday, 1.30pm

Manatee

Time : Weekend, 2.00pm

Seal

Time : Wednesday - Sunday, 3.30pm

Penguin

Time : Monday - Friday, 3.30pm

Otter

Time : Monday - Friday, 4.00pm

*Program is subject to change according to the condition of the animals.

*Please refer to webpage for detailed information on time.


So, put on your explorer's hat, grab your camera, and get ready to make some aquatic friends at the COEX Aquarium. It's an underwater adventure you won't forget!


Bon Voyage!

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