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Visit Korea’s largest aquarium, home to 40,000 sea creatures across 14 themed zones. Explore and learn about diverse marine life from around the world!
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Visit the largest aquarium in Korea - home to over 40,000 sea animals from 650 species.
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Learn more about our planet's incredibly diverse marine life as you encounter animals from all across the globe in 14 unique themed zones.
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Encounter over 40 different sharks - from Sand Tiger sharks to magpie sharks - at the Shark Zone.
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Witness the dance of the mermaids on weekends and the feeding program.
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Capture your memories by upgrading to the digital photo service, which includes 14 digital photos for two guests. Book by the 31st of March and get 15% off on your tickets.
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Entry to SEA LIFE COEX, Seoul Aquarium
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Digital photo service for 2 guests: 2 poses x 7 digital file downloads (as per option selected)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Situated in COEX Mall, the SEA LIFE COEX, Seoul Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Korea. The aquarium features over 90 exhibition tanks placed in 14 unique "discovery zones". These zones collectively house over 40,000 sea animals - indigenous as well as global, ranging from sharks and rays to penguins and even otters.
The aquarium is arranged in a manner such that you follow a preset path through the aquarium, experiencing each themed zone. These zones are
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Rainbow Lounge
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Story of Korean Fish
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Garden of Korea
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Fish in Wonderland
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Amazonia World
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Marine Touch Lab
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Mangrove and Beach
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Living Reef Gallery
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Ocean Kingdom
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Marine Mammal Village
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Deep Blue Square
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Deep Blue Sea Tunnel
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Garden of Jelly Fish
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Penguin's Playground
One of the major highlights of the aquarium is a 2000-ton capacity tank with an acrylic tunnel running through it. It also includes a moving walkway that will transport you through the tunnel for a completely immersive experience. In the tunnel, you can see sharks and sea turtles which swim around you in all directions.
Other popular attractions at the COEX Aquarium are mermaid dance performances and a feeding program. The mermaid dance takes place on weekends and holidays while the feeding program occurs on weekdays, except Monday.
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What's not allowed
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Keep in mind outside food, beverages, and dangerous items like bottles, firecrackers, lasers, etc. are not allowed inside the aquarium. Pack wisely!
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along on this experience.
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Smoking and drinking are prohibited inside the venue.
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Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
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Re-entry is not allowed.
Accessibility
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This experience is accessible by wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
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If you need a wheelchair or stroller, you can rent one at the COEX Mall service counter.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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The feeding programs and other event availability and timings are subject to change.
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Photo printing service is not included with digital photo service. Additional charge for photo printing: KRW15,000 for each 2 prints.
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You can download at least 7 background photos total of 2 poses, 2X7 = 14 total downloads.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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