Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Attraction

Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원)

224 Myeongam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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At a Glance

Hours: 09:00-18:00 (Ticketing until 17:00)
Closed: Mondays, New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
Information: +82-43-201-4863
Parking: Available
Address: 224 Myeongam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Updated 2024.02.22

Expected Crowds (30 days)

Quietest day: Mon 10/26

Expected Crowds (30 days)
Date	Forecast
Tue 10/20	30 · Moderate
Wed 10/21	27 · Moderate
Thu 10/22	28 · Moderate
Fri 10/23	31 · Moderate
Sat 10/24	86 · High
Sun 10/25	94 · High
Mon 10/26	23 · Low
Tue 10/27	34 · Moderate
Wed 10/28	30 · Moderate
Thu 10/29	33 · Moderate
Fri 10/30	32 · Moderate
Sat 10/31	89 · High
Sun 11/1	72 · High
Mon 11/2	23 · Low
Tue 11/3	32 · Moderate
Wed 11/4	29 · Moderate
Thu 11/5	32 · Moderate
Fri 11/6	33 · Moderate
Sat 11/7	79 · High
Sun 11/8	88 · High
Mon 11/9	24 · Low
Tue 11/10	31 · Moderate
Wed 11/11	31 · Moderate
Thu 11/12	32 · Moderate
Fri 11/13	27 · Moderate
Sat 11/14	82 · High
Sun 11/15	90 · High
Mon 11/16	23 · Low
Tue 11/17	30 · Moderate

Relative forecast (busiest day = 100) · Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

Cheongju Zoo houses mammals, birds, and reptiles as its main attractions, featuring iconic animals such as tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, penguins, seals, and monkeys. Visitors can engage in animal classrooms to learn about the ecology and characteristics of various species. Guided tours by zookeepers offer insights into wildlife ecology and unique stories exclusive to Cheongju Zoo.

Experiences

Animal class, Animal life guide

Photos

Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Map

224 Myeongam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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