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COEX Aquarium (코엑스 아쿠아리움)

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

About

Dive into a vibrant underwater world at the COEX Aquarium, located in the heart of Seoul's trendy Gangnam district. Visitors can expect to encounter 40,000 creatures across 650 species, highlighted by the region's impressive collection of sharks. This sprawling venue is perfect for families, marine enthusiasts, and anyone needing a relaxing retreat. Since the massive attraction is indoors, it is a wonderful destination to enjoy year-round, regardless of the weather.

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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.

Information

Phone

+82-2-700-7200

Website

www.coexaqua.com

Hours

10:00-20:00
* Last admission one hour before closing

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Parking

Available

Fee

Adults 33,000 won / Children 29,000 won
* Children under 36 months offered free admission when accompanied by one parent.
* Proof of age required (i.e. birth certificate or passport)

Visitors also explore Starfield Library (별마당도서관), COEX Artium (코엑스아티움) and Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스)) near this location.