Zoo sights in Seoul
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Seoul Grand Park
This zoo park is so large and spread out that a visit here is also a hiking trip. Walk straight ahead from the subway Exit 2 for five minutes to a large glass building. Here either walk for 15 minutes, take a tram train or turn right to catch the sky chairlift to the zoo entrance. Seoul’s best zoo is set among forested hillsides, and families picnic along the shady banks of a stream that runs through the park. It’s easy to spend all day here. The zoo is home to a long list of exotic creatures, including the ever-popular African ones. A huge aviary contains cranes, swans, pelicans and other large birds, and an indoor botanic garden houses a forest of cacti, numerous orchid…
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Children’s Grand Park
Ask for a free map at the entrance to this large shady park, which features a rose garden, flower beds and fountains, and plenty to keep children busy. The amusement park (rides cost extra) has fear-factor experiences for all ages. The zoo (open 10am to 6pm) areas include exotic animals such as tigers, elephants, jaguars, meerkats, penguins and a mob of monkeys. Pony and camel rides cost W5000 for adults, W4000 for children. A glasshouse botanical garden has cacti up one end, and a tropical jungle and bonsai trees at the other end. A wetland eco area has a boardwalk. The 30-minute Anistory Show is fun and features a cute parrot, a chimpanzee act and eager performing seal…
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