Introduction: The COEX Aquarium is spread out over a large area and showcases no less than 40,000 sea creatures, which come from 600 different species. The aquarium is unique in Korea because it has been designed around the theme of “Water Journey”. On entering the m
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Information: Information Introduction The COEX Aquarium is spread out over a large area and showcases no less than 40,000 sea creatures, which come from 600 different species The aquarium is unique in Korea because it has been designed around the theme of “Water Journey” On entering the museum, visitors will embark on an adventure that follows water on its journey from the high Andean mountains, through the Amazon tropical rainforest to swamps, rivers, seashores, and finally to the depths of the ocean Visitors will get an in-depth look into some of the world’s fascinating underwater creatures Administration COEX Aquarium Structure Size Whole area 14,350㎡ Facilities area 9,256㎡ Tanks - 130 display tanks, 90 breeding tanks Water volume – approximately 3,000 tons Creatures - 40,000 sea creatures from approximately 650 different species Program Information Feeding the Penguins, Feeding the Otters, Feeding Sharks Exhibition Hall Information # The Ocean Kingdom The Ocean Kingdom contains a huge tank filled with 2,000 tons of seawater, in which a large number of sharks, stingrays, turtles, and a shoal of silver-colored fish live in almost exactly the same conditions as the ocean # Doctor Fish Exhibition Learn about the Doctor Fish experience by putting your fingers in the water and having the fish nibble on them It's a tingly, unique feeling and it gets rid of your dead skin # Kid’s Aquarium Here, children can come face to face with their favorite sea creatures They can see and even touch frogs, yellow tailed anemone fish, blowfish, and gecko lizards, and have fun learning about life under the sea # Fish in Wonderland This amusing exhibition takes fish out of the sea and straight into visitors’ daily lives Here visitors can see fish living in a traffic light, postbox, refrigerator, computer, washing machine, television set, sink, toilet bowl, bed, and telephone booth # The Penguins’ imaginary playground In the COEX Aquarium, visitors can meet the Humboldt penguins that normally are only found in Peru and Chile in South America # Seal Tanks Here, visitors can see two seals named Daeyangi and Haeyangi A special naming event was held to choose the names for these sibling seals Subsidiary Facilities Aqua Gallery - Free / Souvenir shop "Under the Sea" / Snack bar "Very Very Sea" Admission / Participation Fees Individuals:Adults 22,000 won / Middle to high school students 19,000 won / Children 16,000 won / Seniors 16,500 won Disabled:Adults 16,500 won / Middle to high school students 13,000 won / Children 9,000 won ※ One child under the age of 4 can enter free of charge if the child is accompanied by an adult (Except for group visitors) ※ For second child and more under the age of 4, ticket purchase will be required ※ Proof of identification required for all visitors ※ Groups of 20 or more should call in advance for a group discount (Tel: +82-2-6002-6312) Discount Information For more information, click refer to the official homepage:coexaqua co kr/discount Pets Not allowed Credit Cards Accepted Accepted Parking Facilities B2 - B4 levels – multistory car park (4,800 spaces) * Entrances to car park: ASEM tower (East gate) / Trade tower / Convention Anex (West gate) / Opposite to Bongeunsa Temple (North gate) Parking Fee * Aquarium visitors are eligible for a 50% discount when parking for 3 hours (6,000 won for three hours) * After 3 hours, 1,000won is charged for every 15 minutes Reservation: s Groups (More than 20 people) - Contact the Sales & Promotions Team+82-2-6002-6214, 6211~3 Homepage coexaqua co kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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