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Lotte World Aquarium Tickets
Korea's largest aquarium tank, an 85-metre ocean tunnel, beluga whale, and 650 species across 13 themed zones in Jamsil. Compare live prices and coupons.
Lotte World Aquarium occupies the B1F and B2F levels of Lotte World Mall in Jamsil, directly connected to Jamsil Station (Lines 2 and 8). The route is designed as an ecological journey — starting from freshwater Korean river habitats, flowing through tropical rivers and the Amazon, continuing into Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic ocean zones, and ending in an Antarctic polar region. The centrepiece is Korea's largest single water tank, a 25-metre-wide, 7.3-metre-tall, 2,200-tonne ocean tank holding over 10,000 animals including cownose rays, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays. Korea's longest underwater tunnel at 85 metres runs beneath the main tank, with a slow lane and a fast lane so you can spend as long as you like watching marine life glide overhead. Bella, the aquarium's resident beluga whale, occupies her own dedicated Arctic-themed tank near the ocean tank area — she is noted as the last remaining beluga at the facility. Interactive touch pools, a sardine schooling display, jellyfish gallery, and Humboldt penguin colony round out the experience.
Highlights
Ocean Tank (Main Tank): Korea's largest aquarium tank at 25 m wide and 7.3 m tall, holding over 10,000 animals — cownose rays, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays fill the water column above you.
85-Metre Underwater Tunnel: Korea's longest ocean tunnel runs beneath the main tank with a dedicated slow lane, giving you a full wraparound view of the ocean tank residents from below.
Beluga Zone (Bella): An Arctic-themed habitat home to Bella the beluga whale, offering close-up views of one of the most sought-after megafauna in Korean aquariums.
Amazon & Freshwater River Zones: The route opens with Korean river species before flowing into tropical river and Amazon habitats featuring pirarucu (the world's largest freshwater fish), piranhas, arapaima, and freshwater stingrays.
Penguin Village: A Humboldt penguin colony in a polar setting where penguins swim and waddle at eye level — a favourite stop for families with children.
Jellyfish Gallery & Sardine Schooling Display: Neon-lit jellyfish drift in dedicated tanks, while a large sardine school performs hypnotic formation swimming — both highly photogenic and crowd-pleasing zones.
Good to know
Typical visit duration is 1.5–2.5 hours for most adult visitors; families with young children often spend 3+ hours, especially when joining the touch-pool or educational programs.
Frequently asked
How do I get to Lotte World Aquarium?
Take Seoul Metro Line 2 or Line 8 to Jamsil Station. The station connects directly underground to Lotte World Mall, so you can reach the aquarium entrance on B1F without stepping outside. It's one of the easiest aquarium commutes in Seoul.
Can I still see the beluga whale at Lotte World Aquarium?
The aquarium is home to Bella, a beluga whale who lives in a dedicated Arctic-themed tank near the main ocean area. She is noted as the last remaining beluga at the facility. It's worth checking the aquarium's official site or recent visitor reviews for the latest updates before your visit.
How long does a visit to Lotte World Aquarium typically take?
Most visitors without children complete the 840-metre self-guided route in around 1.5 to 2 hours. Families with young kids — especially those who stop at the touch pools, penguin zone, and feeding shows — often spend closer to 2.5 to 3 hours. The aquarium is entirely indoors, so you can take your time regardless of the weather outside.
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Getting there: take Seoul Metro Line 2 or Line 8 to Jamsil Station — the station has a direct underground connection to Lotte World Mall, so no outdoor walking is required.
The aquarium is fully indoors and temperature-controlled, making it an excellent choice on rainy days, very hot summers, or cold winter visits — no weather dependence at all.
Tickets are typically cheaper when booked in advance through OTAs like Klook, KKday, or Trazy compared to the on-site gate price; combo passes with Lotte World theme park are also available and can offer better value.
The aquarium is open daily (usually 10 AM – 10 PM, last entry around 9 PM) — check the official Lotte World Tower site for any schedule changes on public holidays.
Weekends and Korean school holiday periods can get crowded around the main ocean tank and tunnel; arriving at opening time or on a weekday morning usually means shorter queues and better photo opportunities.
