Explanation
Hanhwa Aqua Planet Yeosu is the second largest aquarium in Korea and the first to be built entirely aboveground. Opened in 2012 with the Yeosu World Expo, the aquarium is an environmentally friendly building, using solar power for most of its energy use. The aquarium is divided into different sections such as Ocean Life, Marine Life, and Aqua Forest, as well as a hands-on experience zone. There are approximately 55,000 marine animals of about 300 species including rare animals such as beluga (white whale) and baikal seal living in the aquarium.
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+82-61-660-1111
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Capacities : 1,400 people
Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-660-1111
Parking facilities : Available (Expo Ocean Park Parking Lot)
* No parking allowed within Aqua Planet Yeosu building compound
Parking Fees : Sedans (based on time): 300 won every 10 min / max charge of 10,000 won per day
Bus (flat rate): 10,000 won per day / allowed to re-enter once
Day off : N/A (Open all year round)
Charges : [Admission] Adults 35,000 won / Teenagers & Senior citizens 32,000 won / Children 29,000 won
[Admission + 5D Theater] Adults 42,000 won / Teenagers & Senior citizens 38,000 won / Children 34,000 won
Hours : 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 1 hour before closing)
Scale : Total floor area: 16,400 ㎡ (1F: 4,116 ㎡, 2F: 5,460 ㎡, 3F: 4,500 ㎡, 4F: 2,424 ㎡)
Building area: 6,534 ㎡ / Total aquarium volume: 6,030 tons
Touring Time : Approx. 2 hr
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Reservations
Phone reservation required for groups
Location
61-11, Odongdo-ro, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do