A song you may know, and the town behind it
In Ibang-myeon, Changnyeong, a whole family park takes its name from the Korean children's song 'Santokki' ('Mountain Rabbit'). According to the Changnyeong park operator and the Korea Tourism Organization, teacher and composer Lee Il-rae wrote the words and music in 1928, while working at Ibang Elementary School. Hearing a traditional children's song is one experience; visiting the community associated with its creation is another. At Santokki Song Park (산토끼노래동산), a familiar tune becomes a way to explore local culture.
From the song museum to rabbit-themed gardens
The site combines indoor exhibits with outdoor play and animal-viewing areas. KTO describes a song museum with material on Lee Il-rae and places to listen to children's music. The operator lists a rabbit area, a small zoo, playgrounds and a storybook-themed village. Children can connect animal encounters to a story about music, while adults can see how one song became a feature of the region's cultural identity.
Do not assume that feeding activities or every animal display run daily. Individual experiences can depend on animal welfare, season and facility conditions. Follow the on-site instructions, keep your distance when requested and allow animals to rest.
Four practical checks before you visit
The park's Korean address is 경상남도 창녕군 이방면 이방로 623, or 623 Ibang-ro, Ibang-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. According to the operator, it opens 09:00–18:00, with last admission at 17:00; the rabbit area and small zoo also close at 17:00.
It is normally closed on Mondays, 1 January, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day. If Monday is a public holiday, the closure shifts to the following day. Listed individual admission is KRW 2,000 for adults, 1,500 for teenagers and military personnel, and 1,000 for children. Visitors aged 65 or over, children under 36 months and some other groups may qualify for exemptions or discounts; confirm applicable documentation.
Pets, bicycles and kick scooters are not allowed inside. Allow a flexible pace for the song museum and outdoor areas, and check announcements for exceptional closures and weather conditions. Current public-transport routes and journey times have not been independently verified here.
An unusual piece of local heritage
Santokki Song Park is not simply an amusement park. It is a place to discover how a small children's song can remain part of the identity of a real Korean town. Even if you have never heard the tune, that connection offers a rewarding way to explore Changnyeong.