Loveland Living Planet Aquarium celebrates Halloween all month long as “The Haunted Aquarium.” There will be special activities for visitors, spooky décor and themed enrichment for the animals. 

"We love celebrating along with the animals,” Social Media and Communications Specialist Heidi Byington said. “Last year we gave the Pacific octopus a carved Jack-o’-lantern with treats in it,” she added. The otters and some of the other mammals received black and orange-colored frozen snacks in the spirit of the holiday.

Fish swim among Jack-o’-lanterns when Loveland Living Planet Aquarium becomes “The Haunted Aquarium” for the month of October. (Photo courtesy Loveland Living Planet Aquarium)

Many treats are in store for human guests as well. The Aquarium will offer trick or treating for members on Oct. 25 and for nonmembers on Oct. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. Trick or treating is included with the price of admission. 

All month long, visitors can enjoy the Aquarium’s unique Halloween décor. “It has more of a haunted feel with ghosts and bats for decoration,” Byington said.

Activities include a cryptid scavenger hunt and special education stations throughout the Aquarium. Last year, the education team put together a station about bioluminescence, but Byington hesitated to give more details about plans for this month. “The education stations inspire surprise and delight,” she said.

Children may wear their Halloween costumes to the Aquarium all month. On Oct. 31, everyone is encouraged to dress up although costumes that are offensive, provocative, gory or too scary are not permitted. Masks and weapons are also not allowed.

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is located at 12033 Lone Peak Pkwy. in Draper. For more information visit livingplanetaquarium.org.