Jirisan Asiatic Black Bear Coexistence Center

The 'Jirisan Asiatic Black Bear Coexistence Center', located within the National Park Wildlife Conservation Center of the Korea National Park Service, was established to study the ecological characteristics of the Asiatic black bear and to inform visitors about the meaning of nature ecosystem conservation and restoration projects. It consists of an ecological exhibition hall and an ecological learning center; the exhibition hall displays information about the Asiatic black bear. At the ecological learning center, a program called 'Meet Our Friend, the Asiatic Black Bear' is operated under the guidance of a nature environment interpreter. After watching a video in the screening room about 'coexistence' with endangered wild species and how to respond when encountering a black bear in the wild, you can move to the ecological learning center and meet the Asiatic black bear. During the hibernation period and on rainy days, only indoor programs are operated. Within a radius of about 500m are the Jirisan History and Culture Museum and the Gurye Baekdudaegan Ecological Education Center, and Hwaeomsa Temple is located about 1.5km away, a 3-minute drive. Seosi Sports Park is located about 5.2km away, an 8-minute drive, where you can let young children experience the Nature Child Dream Playground.

Details

Admission fee

Free

Reservation guide for Korean nationals

Advance reservation required (National Park Service reservation system https://reservation.knps.or.kr > Select an exploration program > Select a wildlife conservation center > Select program, date, number of people and then make a reservation) Reservations open for 3 months as of the 1st of every month

Restroom

Yes

Korean-language guide service

Yes

Accessible travel information

Machine-translated from Korean.

Mobility

Parking

2 spaces for disabled parking

Access route

The slope of the ramp at the main entrance is gentle

Elevator

In the study room

Restroom

Sliding door with enough space for a wheelchair

Families with infants

Other facilities

Infant lounge (playroom) located on the 1st floor