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Upo Wetland Eco Center (우포늪생태관)

220, Uponeup-gil, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

About

Discover Upo Wetland, Korea’s vast natural heart. This educational center allows you to witness the vibrant life of Korea's largest wetland, spotting diverse wildlife—from migratory birds to rare amphibians. Visitors will gain insight into ecological preservation and learn how humans can coexist with nature. Ideal for families, students, and eco-tourists, the center provides fascinating galleries and immersive experiences. Plan your visit anytime, but observing migratory birds is especially magical during spring and autumn.

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Upo Wetland Eco Center is a wetland education center at the largest wetland in Korea. The center collects data and conducts research on various wild wetland animals such as birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles, and displays these to the public as well as promotes the message that humans are also part of nature and educates visitors on how humans can live in harmony with nature.

To help visitors learn more about the ecological environment, the center consists of various galleries: Understanding Upo Wetland, the Four Seasons of Upo Wetland, Living Upo Wetland, Families of Upo Wetland, and Understanding the Ecological Environment. Each gallery exhibits dynamic models and videos, as well as hands-on interactive programs.

Information

Phone

+82-2-1330

Website

www.cng.go.kr

Hours

9:00-18:00 (Last ticketing17:00)

Closed

Mondays (closed next day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year's Day

Parking

Available

Fee

Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups: Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 800 won

* Adults (ages 19 and older) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 3-12)

Visitors also explore Changnyeong Upo Wetland (창녕 우포늪) and Santokki Park (산토끼 노래동산) near this location.