Daegu Aquarium — Attraction in Daegu

Better than expected!

The Daegu Aquarium, located inside the Shinsegae Department Store in Daegu, is a popular attraction for both locals and tourists.

It offers a family-friendly experience with a variety of marine life on display, including fish, sharks, rays, and other aquatic creatures.

The aquarium is well-designed, with interactive exhibits and large tanks that allow visitors to get up close to the marine animals.

The aquarium is spread over multiple floors, making it a sizable attraction within the department store.

It features themed zones, showcasing different habitats and species, and there are also opportunities for hands-on experiences, such as touching smaller sea creatures. It is a great spot for families with children, as there are educational elements and activities throughout the visit.

Ticket prices may vary depending on the age of visitors and any seasonal promotions, so it's recommended to check in advance.

The aquarium can get busy, especially during weekends or holidays, so visiting on a weekday may provide a more peaceful experience.

It's easily accessible within the Shinsegae Department Store, which also offers other amenities like dining options and shopping, making it convenient to explore more after your...

Our sole reason for going to this aquarium on our trip to Daegu was for the mermaid… they don’t perform on Mondays! And we were there on a Monday… of course. That was very disappointing. Without the special mermaid performance, it’s an average aquarium at best. Situated inside a Shinsegae shopping mall, nice parking lot and lots of foods to choose from, but the aquarium is average. Don’t go on a Monday. Perhaps I just missed it while booking a ticket, maybe lost in translation, but we will very disappointed. And it’s not worth buying another ticket for our family to just see the mermaids. Left with two...

The aquarium itself is ok, nothing spectacular, but it tries to be more than an aquarium with other animals as well. The toucans aren't in good condition with poor beak health as evidenced by chipping and poor feather quality. The rabbit / guinea pig area is quite smelly.

One of the more interesting exhibits was the spitting fish, for 1000won, you can purchase 4 mealworms to drop into suspended nets over the water. The fish will then shoot water into the net to make the worms fall into the water.

This place is ok if you have a couple of hours to spare (ie. It's snowing...