Gimhae City to Build 'Giant Freshwater Fish Aquarium' at Gaya Theme Park

The Nation's Largest Aquarium Introduces 4,500t Tank

Gimhae City in Gyeongnam Province plans to build a large freshwater fish aquarium at Gimhae Gaya Theme Park.

The city announced that it is currently conducting a feasibility study on the construction project proposal submitted by a private business operator last March.

According to the city, the aquarium will feature a 4,500-ton tank, the fourth largest in the country, encompassing both saltwater and freshwater species, making it the largest aquarium in South Korea.

Perspective rendering of a large freshwater fish aquarium to be built within Gaya Theme Park in Gimhae, Gyeongnam. [Provided by Gimhae City Hall]

It is planned to be an eco-friendly facility where visitors can interact with animals, incorporating the country's only rare animal exhibits, adventure-themed exhibition experiences, and a design that allows natural light to pass through.

The aquarium will be built on the parking lot site of Gimhae Gaya Theme Park, with construction starting in 2024 and expected to be completed in 2025.

If the project passes the feasibility study, the city plans to invest 29 billion KRW to actively promote the construction.

Mayor Hong Taeyong said, "The aquarium will serve as a new growth engine for the local economy and tourism industry, and it will greatly contribute to establishing Gimhae Gaya Theme Park as the top tourist attraction in Gyeongnam."

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