Coex Aquarium
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COEX Aquarium - by Bronti Calzidarous on Unsplash
Description
The COEX Aquarium houses 40,000 marine creatures from over 600 species in 16 themed zones such as Deep Blue Sea Tunnel, the Penguin's Playground or Garden of Korea. There are more than 180 display tanks in total with highlights such as sharks and turtles.
Access & Transport
The aquarium is located in the COEX mall, within the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, in the Gangnam district. The Bongeunsa Station (9) provides direct access and Samseong (World Trade Center Seoul) station (2) is less than 10mins' walk away. There are also buses stopping on Bongeunsa-ro, next to the complex.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this attraction with the temple of Bangeunsa just across the road (Bongeunsa-ro)
Environmental & Social
No information regarding conservation and, considering the name of the new owner, it is not going to be the focus (profits will be)
Conclusion
The COEX Aquarium isn't worth a special trip from afar but for families with younger children in Seoul it certainly should be considered - if you don't mind the slightly excessive pricing
Key positive
Plenty of exhibits aimed at children
Large variety of marine life
Key negative
No wow factor
Overpriced
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
Thursday10:00 - 20:00
Friday10:00 - 20:00
Saturday10:00 - 20:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00