
Jeonju Zoo
전주동물원 · Jeonbuk · Theme parks & experiences
Located about 1 kilometer away from Deokjin Park in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, the zoo is equipped with not only diverse animals and plants, but also a field for soccer, a volleyball court and many other sports facilities. In addition to their leisure grounds, the amusement park 'DreamLand' is found to the eastside of the zoo. · · Opened on June 10, 1978, the zoo houses visitors' all time favorites like tigers, lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, rhinos, camels and more exotic animals, coming to a total of 670 animals made up of 106 different species.
| Type | Theme parks & experiences |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonbuk |
| Address | 68 Sori-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do |
| Hours | March-October 09:00-19:00 · November-February 09:00-18:00 · * Last admission: 1 hour before closing. |
| Closed | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available (09:00-18:00) |
Getting there
What's on nearby
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