💡 Summary: My 5-year-old asked to come back the same day. The carp bottle feeding (₩3,000) was the biggest hit — the carp rush the bottle SO aggressively, so hold tight with small kids! Visited on a Friday afternoon (quiet and relaxed). Free parking for 4 hours via Gate 3 → B2.
Essential Info
Location: B1–B2F, Lotte World Tower Mall, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Hours: Weekdays 10:00–20:00 / Weekends & holidays 10:00–22:00 (last entry 1 hour before closing)
Admission: Adults (13+) ₩35,000 / Children (under 12) ₩31,000 / Under 36 months free. Discount apps (Klook, Myrealtrip) often offer 20–30% off
Parking: Enter via Mall Gate 3 → park on B2. 4 hours free parking with aquarium visit
Kid Highlights
Carp Bottle Feeding — Best ₩3,000 Spent
My daughter's absolute favorite. You fill a baby-bottle-shaped container with fish feed and hold it to the tank — and the koi mob it instantly. My daughter started shy, then burst out laughing as the carp nearly yanked the bottle from her hands. Tip: hold tight with toddlers. Card payment only, ₩3,000 per bottle.
Capybara ASMR — Surprisingly Huge
Photos don't do justice to how big capybaras actually are. My daughter said 'it's bigger than a dog!' Staff were running a live feeding demo — the capybara munching with its poker face was strangely calming. Observation only (no hands-on feeding for visitors). Check the schedule board at the entrance for showtimes.
Glowing Cylinder Tank Hall — I Was More Amazed Than My Kid
A dark room lined with glowing blue cylinder tanks, fish drifting upward in slow spirals. My daughter zipped through in 30 seconds; I stood there for several minutes. One of those unexpected moments that makes an aquarium visit feel worth it.
Flower Goldfish Art Tanks & Shark
The goldfish art gallery section has beautifully decorated tanks — fish swimming among flowers in circular and box-shaped tanks. Great for photos. At the shark tank, my daughter screamed 'scary!' yet pressed her face to the glass the entire time.
Penguin Corner
There's a penguin-shaped tunnel kids can crawl into for photos. My daughter refused to leave it. Great photo op for little ones.
What Could Be Better
The layout is a bit maze-like — we got confused about which zones we'd already visited. Grab a map at the entrance and mark must-see spots beforehand. Weekday visits are strongly recommended; weekends are reportedly packed.
Visit Checklist
🅿️ Park at Mall Gate 3 → B2 for the shortest walk
🎫 Book tickets in advance on Klook or Myrealtrip for 20–30% discount
🐟 Carp bottle feeding ₩3,000, card payment only. Hold the bottle firmly!
🗺️ Pick up a map at the entrance — the layout is genuinely confusing
📅 Weekday visits are much more relaxed
🕐 Allow 2.5–3 hours for a thorough visit (comfortably within free 4-hr parking)
FAQ
Q. Is it suitable for toddlers?
A. Yes — under 36 months enter free, strollers are allowed, and nursing rooms are available. Great for families with babies and toddlers.
Q. How do I get the parking discount?
A. A 4-hour free parking voucher is included with your aquarium ticket purchase. Gate 3 → B2 is the most direct route.
Q. Can very young children do the carp feeding?
A. There's no age limit, but the koi can be surprisingly aggressive — an adult should hold the bottle together with any child under 3 years old.
Q. How long should we plan for the visit?
A. We spent about 2.5 hours including a café break. Plan for 3 hours if you want to see everything without rushing — still within the free parking window.
Q. Can we feed the capybara ourselves?
A. During our visit, only staff feeding demos were available — no hands-on capybara feeding for visitors. Check current schedules at the aquarium.