Eden Meerkat Friends | Animal Cafe In Hongdae and Incheon
Eden Meerkat Friends Cafe where you can meet cute meerkats, wallabies, cats, and raccoons!
Apart from the general cafes where you can eat coffee and dessert, there are so many theme cafes where you can visit in Korea. These unique theme cafes include board game cafes, room cafes with cozy couches, VR experience cafes, room escape cafes, etc. Among them, cute animal cafes are popular among foreigners as well as Koreans. For those of you who like animals, we'll introduce Eden Meerkat Friends, a cute meerkat cafe in Myeongdong and Hongdae. Creatrip members can purchase discounted admission tickets on our website! Now let's look into what you can expect at the cafe!
Information
* Eden Meerkat Friends Myeongdong has closed and will be relocating to Incheon. For those who are hoping to visit Eden Meerkat Friends in Seoul, please go to the Hongdae branch.
Eden Meerkat Friends Incheon Branch
Hours: Weekdays 13:30-18:00 / Weekends 12:00-19:00
Address: 인천광역시 남동구 논현동 647-2 세중프라자 10층
Incheon, Namdong-gu, Nonhyeon-dong, 647-2 세중프라자 10층
Eden Meerkat Friends Hongdae Branch
Address: 서울 마포구 와우산로21길 20 2층
3 fl., 19-12 Wausan-ro 21-gil, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Hours: Mon-Sun 13:30-20:00
Why We Recommend It
This is a unique animal cafe where you can have a fun experience when you come to Korea!
Eden Meerkat Friends has a variety of cute and special animals including meerkats, a wallaby, silver fox, marble fox, raccoons, and rare cats that can't be found elsewhere.
You can socialize and play with unique animals here to learn more about them.
Eden Meerkat Friends has branches in Incheon and Hongdae, which are very convenient for you to find.
Creatrip members get a discount on admission tickets to Eden Meerkat Friends.
Things To Keep In Mind
Please make a reservation at least 1 day in advance.
Any changes or cancelations must be made at least 3 days before the booked date.
100% refund when canceled at least 3 days before the booked date.
Admission is possible at any time (during opening hours) on the date booked.
To protect the welfare of the animals, children must be 5 years old and above.
Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by a guardian to enter.
Children must be at least 7 years old to enter the Meerkat Zone.
Vouchers apply at Eden Meerkat Friends Hongdae branch and Incheon branch.
Price
| Entrance Fee |
- Get 1,000 KRW off the original price by booking on Creatrip.
How To Reserve
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Step 2 | Enter the required information in detail and make the full payment. Your reservation will be confirmed immediately after payment and you will receive a voucher via email. You can also check My Page for the reservation status. (Reservations can be canceled with a full refund up to 3 days before the scheduled date.) |
Step 3 | Arrive at the cafe and present your voucher to an employee. Enjoy your time at Eden Meerkat Friends! |
Our Visit
Today, we will introduce you to Eden Meerkat Friends in Hongdae and Incheon. Eden Meerkat Friends is not just about meerkats; they also have various exotic animal friends such as wallabies, raccoons, genets, foxes, and unique cats. You can have fun experience interacting with adorable animal friends as if you were in a garden of Eden.
As soon as you enter, you can notice many different kinds of animals. Meerkat Friends provides an opportunity for people to learn about animals, and the animals themselves are well taken care of and protected.
There are red foxes and fennec foxes. Fennec foxes are known for their large ears and petite size, giving them a dog-like appearance. You can see the pictures that they have habit of gathering their faces and sleeping. It's true that they do have such habit.
There are adorable raccoons, rabbits, and prairie dogs. While raccoons may appear gentle, it's important to remember that they can still bite. So, it's important to avoid any behaviors that they might dislike, as I'm sure you're aware.
Not only raccoons, but all other animals should be respected as individual beings, whether it's by providing them with food or showing admiration for their beauty. It's important to refrain from any behaviors that they might dislike. At Eden Meerkat Friends, the staff members prioritize and emphasize these points. By visiting, you can not only meet adorable animals but also gain knowledge and foster respect for all forms of life. Come visit Eden Meerkat Friends in Incheon right away!
Eden Meerkat Friends Hongdae Branch
Meerkat Friends (Eden Meerkat Friends) in Hongdae is located on the 3rd floor of a building near Hongik University. You can easily stop by here after visiting the school.
When entering, you will also have to take off your shoes and wear indoor slippers similar to those at the Myeongdong branch. Please read the note posted by the shelves carefully. You can bring your belongings in, and the staff will guide you to put all your bags and belongings on the table before the animals.
Note that outside food is not permitted. If you brought food in, you can leave it at the counter. Bottled drinks are available here for separate purchase.
The space at Eden Meerkat Friends Hongdae is also quite large and has plenty of seating for guests as well as a play area for the animals. Because it's an animal cafe, it's inevitable that there's a slight animal smell here.
When you enter, these 2 wallabies will run out to greet you! They are very fond of people, and you can gently stroke their backs. The staff will probably give you snacks for you to feed them.
You will find many different breeds of cute cats here. They are so cute and smart, they know how to do simple commands like shaking hands.
The genets are also extremely beautiful and smart. With the guidance of the staff, the genet kits will perform spectacular long jumps and you can let them jump on your shoulders. I was feeling excited already!
Unfortunately, when we arrived, the raccoons and foxes were sleeping so we couldn't meet them. However, there are many other types of animals so you will no time to be bored.
We finally got a chance to play with the meerkats! There are 3 rooms of meerkats here and they need time off, so sometimes you will have to wait to get in.
In order not to affect the meerkats too much, you get about 10 minutes with them. Do not enter on your own, but ask for the help of the staff.
Before entering, you must take off all your accessories, do not bring a hot pack, and carefully read the signs posted on the door. Don't forget your phone to take pictures!
I must say, the meerkats are very cute and mischievous. They love belly rubs and can sleep soundly in your lap. They even like to climb on your shoulders.
Note that the animals here are very sensitive to noise, so you can't scream or speak loudly. You are also not allowed to grab or catch the meerkats with your hands. Just sit still and they will come to you on their own.
Eden Meerkat Friends is really great because I was able to meet so many unique animals. This is a special experience that you can only enjoy while in Korea. So don't miss it!
How To Get There
Incheon Branch
Hongdae Branch
From Exit 9, go towards Hongik University. It takes about 12 minutes to get Eden Meerkat Friends Hongdae branch!
Eden Meerkat Friends
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