The facility is uniquely designed with a 'The Aqua' concept that integrates terrestrial animals like jaguars and parrots alongside marine life.
The Deep Blue Ocean main tank uses a massive acrylic viewing window designed to provide panoramic views of rays and sharks.
It includes a 'Jellyfish Gallery' that utilizes specialized lighting to highlight the bioluminescence and translucent structures of jellyfish species.
The complex features a dedicated rooftop animal farm area for closer interaction with smaller domesticated animals.
The interior layout is structured to simulate a sea voyage, starting from river upper reaches and descending into the ocean floor.
Aqua Planet Ilsan is a multi-story indoor aquarium that integrates a marine zoo, an aviary, and a touch pool facility. It serves as one of the largest combined aquarium and animal sanctuary complexes in the Gyeonggi-do region. The facility features a signature Deep Blue Ocean tank holding over 2,000 tons of water. Guests can observe daily synchronized diving performances and aquatic feeding sessions. The layout follows a narrative path starting from the Amazon rainforest zone and moving through various oceanic habitats. It houses a diverse collection including sand tiger sharks, penguins, jaguars, and capybaras. The building includes an interactive education center focused on marine conservation. Visitors move through themed zones designed to mimic natural environments ranging from river ecosystems to the deep sea. It functions as a hybrid attraction blending traditional aquarium exhibits with zoo-style animal enclosures.
The main Deep Blue Ocean viewing window during the scheduled mermaid or diver performance.
Check the daily performance schedule at the entrance upon arrival to coordinate your route with the diving shows.
The aquarium is climate-controlled, making it a viable destination during extreme heat or rainy weather.
Prioritize visiting the upper-level zoo zones first to avoid the afternoon crowds that cluster in the lower aquarium tunnels.
Do not attempt to touch or tap on the acrylic glass, as it disturbs the marine life and is strictly monitored by staff.
Open daily year-round with no recurring weekly closures.
Flash photography is strictly prohibited in dark tank areas to protect the animals' eyes.
