Published Date : Jan 15, 2018 / Edited Date : Jul 19, 2024
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The COEX Aquarium is a large aquarium featuring 183 exhibition tanks and 90 breeding tanks, holding 3,500 tons of water. It is home to over 20,000 marine creatures from 650 species, all within themed zones under the theme "Fantastic Journey of Water." This family-friendly aquarium boasts the largest shark habitats in South Korea, housing 17 shark species. Visitors can witness the feeding times of various aquatic creatures, including the world's largest freshwater fish, the Arapaima, the piranha, and the electric eel, which catches prey with its electric shock. Informative talks from aquarists complement these feeding sessions. Check the COEX Aquarium website to enhance your visit for detailed schedules and show information.
Accessible Information Centers & Services(Wheelchair rentals, etc.)
Accessible Restrooms
Important
Over 20,000 marine creatures from 650 species! The largest number of shark habitats in South Korea! An ocean in the heart of Seoul!
Fee
Adults (13 years and older): 33,000 KRW
Children (36 months to 12 years old): 29,000 KRW
※ For discount information and detailed fees, please check our website.
Address
06164 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Approximately 273 meters from Subway Line 2, Samseong Station, Exits 5 & 6 (3-minute walk)
What they lack in overall size they make up in diveristy of marine wildlife!
Being in the COEX centre I thought i'd give it a go.
Pretty expensive for what it is but the best part for me was the variety of marine wildlife, I expected a bit less given how seemingly cramped...
TIersHasie2024-07-15
Beautiful aquarium
Being in a mall, we didn't expect it to be great, but it was. We have been to many aquariums before, yet, this one had many unique, small and beautiful fish, and we felt closer to interact with the...
monaz2302024-07-14
Really worth a visit for all ages!
When I entered the aquarium, I was very sceptical because it is in a mall, and I thought it was going to be a small aquarium which just families with small children would enjoy. But it is huge, and...
Ingeborg562024-07-13
Nice aquarium
I am a scuba diver so I always check out aquariums when I travel.
I thought it would be bigger but it was nice.
Make sure to buy your tickets on line to save money.
A lot of fish and rays and sharks!
bukagirl2024-06-30
Unexpected high quality aquarium in giant mall.
Amazing aquarium beautifully designed. The evening was a quiet time to appreciate the wide variety of fish, amphibians and marine mammals.
The Bongueusa temple is across from the mall, for a change...
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)