Seoul Grand Park
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| Seoul Grand Park | |
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| Hangul: |
서울대공원
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| Revised Romanization: | Seoul Dae Gongwon |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Sŏul Dae Kongwŏn |
Seoul Grand Park is a park complex to the south of Seoul, South Korea, in the city of Gwacheon.
Seoul Grand Park has numerous facilities, including:
- Hills and hiking trails
- Seoul Grand Park Zoo
- Children's Zoo
- A rose garden
- Seoul Land amusement park
- Seoul Museum of Modern Art
The attractions all have separate admission fees. Line 4 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway stops at Seoul Grand Park Station. A free shuttle bus from the station visits the art museum and upper park entrance.
[edit] Elephant rampage
The park made headlines in 2005 when 6 elephants escaped during a circus performance for children. The elephants damaged a restaurant and the garden of a private home before being recaptured. One woman was hospitalized after being struck by an elephant's trunk. [1]
[edit] Gallery
 The Entrance to the Children's Zoo |
 A common scene at the Rose Garden, when the roses are in bloom |
 A capybara at the zoo at Seoul Grand Park |
 A sea lion at the zoo at Seoul Grand Park |
