Seoul Grand Park Zoo, the largest zoo in Korea
Visit the zoo in Seoul Grand Park and meet various animal friends! The zoo located in Seoul Grand Park is the first zoo established in Korea and is the largest in the country. You can meet 332 species and approximately 3,700 animals from all over the world, including the rare lowland gorilla. It operates both outdoor and indoor exhibition halls, so you can meet animals indoors even in the cold winter. There is also a botanical garden and an 8km forest bathing area in the zoo, so you can enjoy a forest bath.
Meet animal friends from all over the world
The zoo operates exhibition halls divided by country and animal type. In the exhibition halls classified by country, there is the Australian Hall where you can see unique animals living in Australia and New Guinea, and the African Hall where you can meet animals from the African plains. Also, in the exhibition halls classified by animal type, there is the Ape Hall with monkeys and gorillas, and the Flamingo Hall where flamingos live in groups. Don't miss the ecological explanation sessions by zookeepers (keepers) at each time slot!
Conveniently ride the Skylift
It is the largest ecological park in Korea, and many Koreans and foreigners visit it, especially in spring and fall, because the mountains around it are very colorful. Take the sky lift to the large zoo. You can enjoy the natural scenery unfolding under your feet for about 15 minutes. In addition to the zoo with its large lake, Seoul Grand Park is famous as a family trip and date course because you can visit Seoul Land, the Museum of Art, and the Botanica Garden. The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is free to visit, so you can enjoy the art pieces too!
How to use Seoul Grand Park
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Address:
Seoul Grand Park
102, Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Operating Hours:
Seoul Zoo Operation Hours
Sky Lift Operating Hours
Line 1 (One-way 10 minutes)
Line 2 (Sky Lift in Zoo) (One-way 15 minutes)
102 Daegongwongwangjang-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do