6 animal cafes that are not dog/cat cafes to visit in South Korea

Animal Cafes in South Korea Image Credits: instagram.com/thanks_nature_cafe_ & instagram.com/meerkatfriends/

Love animals but want a little something different because you’re “sick of” dogs and cats or have been to too many of such cafes?

Why not give these animal cafes we’re about to introduce to you a visit?

They are located all around South Korea and not limited to just Seoul.

Addresses are listed accordingly so have fun exploring 😉

땡스네이쳐카페 | Thanks Nature Cafe

Opening hours:

12 pm to 9 pm (Daily)

Prices: No entry fees but you will have to order something from the menu; drinks start from 4,400 KRW (approx. 4.28 SGD)

Address: 서울 마포구 홍익로 10 서교푸르지오상가 지하121호 | 10 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Basement #121

Distance: 402 m from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station

First up, we have this sheep cafe located in hipster Hongdae area. I’ve personally visited this place and their waffles are absolutely delicious. You pay no entry fees but as long as you’re a paying customer (of any food items on their menu), you get to interact with the sheep in the mini barn.

에덴미어캣프랜즈 | Eden Meerkat Friends Zoo (Incheon Branch)

Opening hours:

1.30 pm to 6 pm (Weekdays)

12 pm to 7pm (Weekends)

Prices: 15,000 KRW (approx. 14.58 SGD) for an entry ticket (as of January 2024)

Address: 인천 남동구 호구포로 219 (세중프라자) 10층 | 219 Hogupo-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon (Sejung Plaza) (10th floor)

Distance: 190 m from Exit 2 of Hogupo Station

This meerkat cafe is located right outside Seoul, in Incheon. They have another branch in Hongdae too but since that doesn’t have many reviews on Naver Maps, I’ve decided to highlight their Incheon branch instead. Pretty easy to get there since it’s a short walk from Hogupo Station.

세븐테마카페 | 7 Theme Cafe

Opening hours:

12 pm to 10 pm (Weekdays & Saturdays)

11.30 am to 10 pm (Sundays & Public Holidays)

Prices: from 10,000 KRW (approx. 9.72 SGD) for a standard entry

Address: 부산 수영구 광안해변로 237 6층 | 237 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan (6th floor)

Distance: 758 m from Exit 3 of Gwangan Station

Where are my piggy lovers at? You will adore this themed cafe in Busan, which is within walking distance of Gwangan Station. FYI, it’s very near Gwanganli Beach so you can swing by for the ocean view after your animal adrenaline rush.

수달앤쥬 | Sudal n’ Zoo

Opening hours:

11 pm to 7 pm (Weekdays)

10 am to 8 pm (Weekends)

Prices: 12,000 KRW (approx. 11.66 SGD) for a standard adult entry

Address: 경기 수원시 권선구 금곡로 219 8층 807호 808호 | 219 Geumgok-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do (8th floor, #807 & #808)

Distance: about a 10-minute taxi ride from Hwaseo Station

Sudal n’ Zoo is home to otters. If you don’t already know, “sudal”, or written in Korean as “수달” = otters. But since they promote themselves as a zoo, they also house other animals such as rabbits, capybara, and more.

카페 옴뇸뇸 | Cafe Om Nyom Nyom

 

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Opening hours:

11 am to 11 pm (Daily)

Prices: No entry fees but you will have to order something from the menu; drinks start from 6,000 KRW (approx. 5.83 SGD)

Address: 경기 남양주시 별내면 청학로54번길 122 1층 , 2층 | 122 Cheonghak-ro 54beon-gil, Byeollae-myeon, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (1st & 2nd floor)

Distance: about a 15-minute taxi ride from Tapseok Station

If the silly expression on an Alpaca’s face amuses you, then consider visiting this cafe in Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do. It’s a little out of the way but accessible via a taxi ride from Tapseok Station. The alpacas are accompanied by other animals such as dogs, pigs, and parrots so it’s quite an interesting combo :p

이웃집수달 | Otter’s Home

Opening hours:

1 pm to 6 pm (Weekdays)

12.30 pm to 7 pm (Weekends)

Prices: 15,000 KRW (approx. 14.59 SGD) for a standard adult entry

Address: 경북 경산시 한의대로 136 | Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongsan-si, Haneuidaero 136

Distance: about a 15 to 20-minute taxi ride from Gyeongsan Station (KTX)

And last but not least, we have this cafe which houses otters. It’s the furthest away from Seoul but if you’re visiting Daegu and its surrounding areas, it’s a good place to visit.

Have a good time!

Celeste Elle

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