National Institute of Ecology | 観光地情報 | K-Travel Mate

The National Institute of Ecology Ecoriaum exhibits about 1,600 representative flora and fauna from the world's five major climates: tropical, desert, Mediterranean, temperate, and polar, allowing a vivid experience of a living ecosystem. There are also two permanent theme exhibition halls for learning the basic concepts of ecosystems, a special exhibition hall for ecosystem-themed exhibitions, an Eco Lab with ecology education tailored by viewing height, a children's ecology reading room, and a 4D theater. The outdoor exhibition areas include the Geumguri Zone to observe wetland ecosystem features, Hadaram Zone reproducing Korea's forest vegetation by climate zone, Godaeryuk Zone recreating habitats of Korea's representative deer species, Najeojeo Zone for enjoying various wild egrets and ducks, the Eco Care Center for isolation to prevent highly pathogenic avian influenza and protection of internationally endangered species, and a CITES animal protection facility for safeguarding internationally endangered animals from smuggling and illegal trade.