Aqua Planet Jeju — Attraction in Seogwipo-si

It was ok, barely 3 stars, maybe good for the Koreans, though subpar for foreign tourists.

Performance in the ocean arena was average, more for the kids and teenagers maybe, it was a success with the visiting locals though.

The aquarium itself has a decent variety of tanks. Definitely nowhere close to the big aquariums in Asia as some reviews try to allude to.

Not all tanks were very well kept and there was misinformation on a few signs on where some of the fish are from, such as some South American fish (Oscar and others) informed as being from the Mekong River in Asia and some North American fish (alligator gar and sturgeon) as being from South American Region.

South American freshwater tank as much as had wrong information was cool, plenty of huge arapaimas. Though tank was very small for the size and quantity of fish.

A few cool little invertebrate tanks was the highlight for me, though they could do better with better research to give correct information to visitors and cleaner and bigger tanks. Some tanks are extremely small for very large species.

Small Freshwater fish were very disappointing, most fish easily obtainable from aquarium shops. I've never thought I'd see goldfish having exhibit In a public aquarium (they had 3 exhibits for types of goldfish and carp).

Had to wait quite a bit to get our tickets from the internet validated at entrance. As signs pointed to wait on specific booth with no staff, other booths had staff which didn't seem to care that there were visitors waiting.

Food amenities were very good for a large public aquarium. Price for the tickets and food was also cheap.

It's definitely not a bad aquarium, and could do much better with a bit more effort, a more modern approach to the ambience and if it did a few things better. There's good infrastructure and great...

If you love animals - do not come here. We’re visiting Jeju at the moment and we thought while it was raining we should go to the aquarium to keep ourselves busy. Online the aquarium looks great and has fantastic reviews so we felt pretty optimistic that this place was ethical and an experience worth having. Once we got here though there were far too many people with narrow corridors and little space to move, but worst of all we saw some of the smallest, worse designed enclosures for the animals we’ve ever seen in an aquarium. Some enclosures are ridiculously small with no stimulation or reasonable equipment - the sea turtles, the octopus, and dolphins in particular come to mind. Seeing them like that was heartbreaking. This aquarium is not a place where you can learn about aquatic life and feel connected to it - it is a gimmicky family day out with an insufferable amount of photo opportunities. There is clearly more attention and money put in towards giving people a ‘fun’ experience as opposed to giving the animals what they need. There’s even a touch pool where children are encouraged to touch sea creatures with absolutely no staff member in sight. We barely saw any staff the entire time apart from at the ridiculous amount of cafés. How utterly disappointing. It is no wonder that this aquarium saw the death of a whale shark and a manta ray a few years ago under their care. Even the layout of this place is poorly designed with feeding hours and shows poorly displayed and difficult to access once in the direction of the visit. We’ve been to various aquariums across Asia and this is by far the worst we’ve seen. Tacky, lack of respect towards the animals and generally unpleasant. The only redeeming factor would be the synchronised swimming we saw...

Currently the largest aquarium in South Korea, Aqua Planet is also one of the largest aquariums in all of Asia, located on the eastern side of Jeju Island, South Korea.

It features a variety of marine life, including fish, sea turtles, sharks, and other aquatic animals from different ecosystems.

The aquarium has several themed zones, such as the Ocean Arena, where you can watch live performances featuring seals and dolphins. There’s also an underwater tunnel offering a close-up view of the marine environment, and an outdoor sea lion enclosure.

Here are some key things to know before visiting: Parking is free. Tickets can be purchased online in person you must grab a waiting number and stand close to the cashier for ticket selection and payment. Opening hours are generally from 10 AM to 7 PM, with the last admission around 6 PM. It's a good idea to check the official website for updates on specific dates and any potential closures. The facility is family-friendly and has interactive exhibits, making it a great destination for visitors with kids. There are cafes and souvenir shops inside, so you can grab a bite or buy memorabilia. You may want to avoid weekends or peak tourist seasons to have a less crowded experience. The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, and strollers can be rented on-site. Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance, and there are discounts available for seniors, children, and groups. Consider combining your visit with other nearby attractions on Jeju Island, such as Seongsan Ilchulbong or Udo Island, as the aquarium is in close proximity to...