Experience the best of Coex Aquarium
COEX Aquarium in the COEX Mall, Gangnam-gu, is one of Korea's largest aquariums housing over 40,000 marine and freshwater creatures including sharks, sea turtles, and piranhas across themed zones. Find standard entry tickets, feeding session options, and combo formats here.
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About Coex Aquarium
Playful city-themed tanks distinguish Coex Aquarium from more conventional aquarium layouts. Alongside river, jungle, reef, and polar habitats, the route includes fish displays built into bathtubs, fridges, toilets, and vending machines. Add an underwater tunnel, touch pools, and easy access from Samseong Station, and it works especially well as an indoor Gangnam stop.
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Coex Aquarium follows a linear, one-way walking route rather than a free-roaming layout, a format the research says helps visitors see all major exhibits without worrying about missing zones.
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Plan your visit
Main Coex Aquarium Entrance (Starfield COEX Mall B1)
This is the main public entrance for all visitors and is located on basement level B1 inside Starfield COEX Mall, signposted from major mall concourses near areas such as Starfield Library. Tickets are checked at the aquarium’s own counter and turnstile area, and some mobile vouchers may need counter or kiosk validation before entry. There is no separate VIP entrance documented. Access is possible via the mall’s elevators and ramps, making it usable for strollers and wheelchairs, though crowded sections inside can still be slow to navigate. Expect lighter queues on weekday mornings and denser lines on weekends and holidays.
- Exact daily opening hours and the last entry time are not consistently documented in English, so confirm the current schedule on the official site before visiting.
- The aquarium is commonly described as open daily from morning to evening.
- Full closures are rare, but individual exhibits, feedings, or shows may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance.
Souvenir shop
A souvenir shop is located near the exit. It sells marine-themed toys, gifts, and keepsakes, and many families stop here at the end of the route.
Toilets
Restrooms are available along the aquarium route, making it easier to manage a longer visit with children.
Dining outlets
Dining options are available throughout COEX Mall just outside the aquarium. Visitors generally rely on the mall's restaurants and food outlets for main meals before or after entry.
Lockers
Locker and storage options are available elsewhere in COEX Mall, though not necessarily within the aquarium boundary itself. Specific locker locations and fees can vary.
Paid parking
Paid parking is available in the COEX underground parking facility below the mall. Access to the aquarium is via internal elevators or escalators, and general mall parking fees apply.
Wheelchair accessible
Coex Aquarium is generally wheelchair accessible via COEX Mall, with a route that is step-free or ramped in most areas. The main challenges are crowding, slopes, and some narrower sections rather than stairs.
Strollers allowed
Strollers are allowed inside the aquarium. Weekends and holidays can be more difficult for maneuvering because the one-way route includes bottlenecks and crowded viewing points.
Elevator access
Elevator access is available through COEX Mall for reaching the aquarium level on B1. Exact elevator locations vary depending on where you enter the mall.
Flash photography
Flash photography may be discouraged or prohibited in some aquarium zones, especially near sensitive species. Check the signs posted in each area and switch off your flash before taking photos.
Smoking
Smoking is banned inside Coex Aquarium and throughout COEX Mall under general indoor regulations. Do not smoke anywhere along the aquarium route or in indoor public areas of the mall.
Outside food and drinks
Outside food consumption is generally restricted inside the exhibit areas. Most visitors eat before or after their visit at COEX Mall restaurants rather than bringing meals into the aquarium.
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