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Monkey School

원숭이학교
1783, Buan-ro, Sangseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 부안군 상서면 부안로 1783 (상서면))
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Located in Byeonsan Peninsula National Park in Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Monkey School is a theme park where visitors can learn about monkeys and nature. Thirty-one monkeys (all with different names and personalities) show off their tricks by standing on their hands or riding bikes on a set decorated like a classroom. Monkey school also has a crocodile area with live crocodiles, a Museum of Natural History complete with fossils, and a Nature Learning Center where visitors will find unique ways to learn about and experience nature.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-611-3210
Parking
Available (1,487 parking spaces)
Closed
Wednesdays
Hours
[Monkey Performance]
Mon–Fri: 11:00, 14:00, 16:00
Sat–Sun & national holidays: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
※ Subject to change

[Exploring Africa]
Mon–Fri: 10:00–18:00
Sat-Sun & national holidays: 10:00–18:30 (last admission is one hour before closing)

Updated 2017.01.07

Admission Fees

Combined ticket (Monkey performance + exploring Africa): 15,000 won
※ Disabled, men of national merit, seniors (ages 65 and older): 10,000 won (only for the person with the said status/ on site reservation)
※ Infants (under 25 months): Free (proof of age required)

Available Facilities

Crocodile Zoo, Natural History Museum, Monkey Safari, Insects Eco-Center, restaurants, snack corner, convenience store, family lounge

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

500 won for the first 30 minutes
250 won for each additional 15 minutes
One-day parking ticket: 5,600 won

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

Group reservation: Tel +82-10-8228-1006

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.

From Buan Bus Terminal, take a local bus (bound for Sangseo-myeon) or a taxi to Monkey School.

1783, Buan-ro, Sangseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do


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