Aqua Planet 63

Entrance to Aqua Planet 63 at the 63 Square (63 Building)
Entrance to 63 Sea World at the 63 Square (63 Building)

Aqua Planet 63, formerally 63 Sea World, became the first aquarium in Korea when it opened along with the 63 Square (63 Building) in 1985. It features 20,000 marine creatures of 400 species.

The King Penguin exhibit features the second largest species of penguins in the world. These penguins breed all the way in Antarctica. Their diet consists of small fish such as herring. The penguin feeding show takes place everyday Friday and Saturday at 16:30.

Glass floor over shark and rays tank at Aqua Planet 63 in Seoul
Glass floor over shark and rays tank

If you want a little bit of excitement and danger, find your way to the glass bottomed floor that hovers a few meters over a large tank filled with sharks, rays, and other fish. As you walk across the floor, and be amazed how close you are to the sea creatures. Of if you are scared, better not to look down.

Last Updated on Jul 1, 2021