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COEX Aquarium

COEX Aquarium

코엑스 아쿠아리움 · Seoul · Theme parks & experiences

The COEX Aquarium comprises 183 display tanks and 90 breeding tanks with 3,500 tons of water volume, making it a large-scale aquarium. It houses 40,000 sea creatures of 650 different species, exhibited in 16 themed zones. In particular, the highest number of sharks and the largest variety of species in Korea are living in this aquarium. Over 20 rest areas located throughout the aquarium, as well as an open-top water tank releasing anions make this tourist site in the heart of Gangnam a perfect healing place for local and international visitors.

TypeTheme parks & experiences
RegionSeoul
Address513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours10:00-20:00 * Last admission one hour before closing
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
AdmissionAdults 26,000 won / Children 23,000 won* Free admission for infants under 36 months Couple ticket 49,000 won / Family ticket 71,500 won

Getting there

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