Lotte World is focusing on attracting visitors by offering a variety of attractions, from global intellectual property experiences to the birth of endangered species, in celebration of Family Month.
Lotte World Tower's Seoul Sky will host the 'STAR WARS: ABOVE THE GALAXY' exhibition in collaboration with Walt Disney Company Korea, running until June 28, ahead of the film release of 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' on May 27.
This themed space is designed to take visitors on a journey into the Star Wars universe right in the heart of Seoul.
The entrance on the basement level features photo zones themed around the upcoming film, while a special store on the first basement level offers a variety of themed merchandise, including figures.
During the May holiday period, Lotte World hosted a parade featuring the official Star Wars fan club and a marching band, which received positive feedback.
Lotte World reported that foreign visitor numbers increased by approximately 41% compared to the same period last year, attributing this rise to the successful use of global IP in their space planning.
At Lotte World Aquarium, visitors can witness the wonders of new life. The aquarium will debut a baby Humboldt penguin, hatched in February, on May 22 in honor of Biodiversity Day.
Humboldt penguins, native to the coasts of South America, are classified as an endangered species. The aquarium operates a breeding system that scientifically regulates temperature and water conditions based on an analysis of their natural habitat in Peru, resulting in a steady birth rate since 2018.
The newly hatched penguin has completed swimming adaptation and socialization training under the care of veterinarians and aquarists. Educational sessions on penguin ecology are held twice daily (at noon and 4 p.m.) in the polar zone on the first basement level.
Additionally, the aquarium will host a special exhibition in collaboration with the popular game IP 'Cookie Run' until June 7.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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