Marine life on Choyangdo Island
Aramaru Aquarium in Sacheon introduces aquatic animals and animal-ecology programmes. The nearby sea cable car and other attractions can make a family day out, but an aquarium ticket does not automatically include everything around it.
Which ticket do you need?
The operator's basic aquarium rates are KRW 29,000 for adults and teens and KRW 25,000 for children and visitors aged 65 or over. The zoo has its own admission; BIG3/BIG4 combinations may include the aquarium and selected experiences such as the zoo, Ferris wheel or carousel. Some cable-car combinations are sold only at the designated Daebang Station ticket counter. Choose the attractions first, then check the exact ticket bundle and validity conditions.
Parking and getting to the entrance
The operator's parking page identifies the aquarium building as 8 Choyang-gil, Sacheon. On weekdays, it recommends parking at Choyangdo Rest Area, 112 Samcheonpodaegyo-ro, and walking about 2–3 minutes along the deck. On weekends and public holidays, visitors are directed to Samcheonpodaegyo Park, 35 Sacheon-daero, for a shuttle. The website footer separately lists 18 Sacheon-daero: use the dedicated parking directions rather than assuming the addresses refer to the same entrance.
Check the last-entry deadline
The official SUMMER schedule lists the aquarium at 09:30–18:00 with ticketing and entry closing at 17:00, and the zoo at 09:30–17:30 with last entry at 17:00. The operator explicitly asks visitors to consult notices for winter and holidays, so these are not confirmed November hours. Weather and animal welfare can also affect access.
For a family trip, leave time for the aquarium first and treat programmes and other attractions as optional additions after checking their current operation.