City: Seoul
Country: South Korea
Province: Seoul National Capital Area
Opend 1909
Species 360
Seoul Grand Park is a major theme park in Korea with all kinds of entertainment facilities and a zoo, and is beautifully surrounded by nature. Covering an area of about 7,000,000 sq km, Seoul Grand Park opened in 1984. A lake runs at the center of Seoul Grand Park, and zoo, botanical garden, educational center for youth, and various convenience facilities are available. But the Zoo starts it's history all ready 1909, when it was opend by the Japanese during theire occupation of Korea at the Royal Palace, few years later most animals where poisoned by the Japanese, becourse they lost the war. Currently, the zoo has the lowland Gorilla, and about 360 other kinds of animals, and a total of 3,200 creatures from all over the world, divided into origin and species. The botanical garden is sectioned into different temperature zones, and the zoo has a practical layout. The dolphin and seal shows are the highlights of Seoul Grand Park. Adults and children of all ages can enjoy the shows. The botanical garden contains 1,300 kinds of plants, and the Mt. Cheonggyesan Forest Relaxation Area is great for trail walking. The large field on which the Seoul Grand Park operates holds various seasonal festivals. In April, the Royal Cherry Blossoms Festival, in June, the Rose Festival beloved by couples, and in October the Autumn Leaves Festival is held to appreciate the surrounding Mt. Cheonggyesan fall colors.
Service given
Open : minimum 9.30 am - 6 pm
Entrace fee: Yes
For kids: Playgrounds and pettingarea
Food: The Zoo has 3 places where you can get a snack
Taking photos: Is allowed, if publiciesed, please mention the zoo on your homepage
Contact
Phone number 02-500-7245
Address: Seoul Grand Park Zoo, Gyeonggi-do Gwacheon-si Makgye-dong 159-1, Seoul, South korea
Website: http://grandpark.seoul.go.kr/
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