National Institute of Ecology is a research, exhibition, and educational center housing various animals and plants from world five climates and regions including the tropics, desert climate, the Mediterranean, temperate climate, and the polar region. Fauna and flora from the Korean Peninsula's ecosystem can also be seen here. The Institute’s Ecorium showcases living ecosystem exhibitions, housing 1,900 plants and 280 animals in an area of 21,000㎡ to help people understand the relations between climate and ecology. The outdoor exhibition area is divided into 5 sections, from Korea’s representative wetland ecological system to various international plants, rare plants grown on the high mountain, Korean representative deer species' habitat space, pond ecology and others. In addition, it offers vivid ecological education through the nearby ecological region and has varied exhibitions and researching facility as well as firsthand programs and events.
information
- Restrooms Available
- Parking Fees Free
- Available Facilities Exhibition Hall Br Geumguri Zone Yonghwasil Pond Wetland Experience Site Wetlands In Korea Seocheon Agricultural Ecology Center Etc. Najeoeoh Najeoeh Hadaram High Mountain Korean Forest Plaza Playground Rest Area Godaeryuk Deer Ecorium Permanent Main Tropical Biome Desert Mediterranean Temperate Polar Special 4d Theater Eco-lab Children S Library Convenience Facilities Information Desk Visitor Restaurant Café Snack Bars Gift Shop Medical Center Resting Area Nursing Room Electric Car
- Admission Fees Individuals Adults 5 000 Won Teenagers 3 Children 2 Br Groups 4 1 Groups 20 People Or More Ages 19-64 13-18 5-12 Free Admission Preschoolers And Under Seniors 65 Over Proof Required For Discounts
- Interpretation Services Offered Ecorium Audio Device Available To Rent At Information Desk Korean English Japanese Chinese Deposit 10 000 Won
- Korean Info. Service Eco-interpretation Program Br - Reservation Online Reservation Two Days Before Visiting On-site Ticketing First-come First-served Basis Basic Explanation Visit 5 Climate Exhibition Hall Planned Gaemi Research Station Intensive Themed Summary Ecorium Outdoor Wetland
- Experience guide Ecology Education Program Ecology Special Course Explanation Etc.
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-41-950-5300
- Parking facilities Available Sedan 978 Parking Spaces Buses 22
- Rest day Mondays Closed The Following Business Day If Monday Is A Holiday Before And Of Seollal Lunar New Year S Day Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving
- Hours of operation General Hours 09 30-18 00 Br Summer Season March-october 30 Winter November-february 30-17
location
1210, Geumgang-ro, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do