Zombie Zoo theme announced for GlasGLOW 2026 - dates and ticket prices

Set within Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens, this new Halloween experience invites people of all ages to experience the fascinating world of zombies like never before.

From a safe distance, those that attend GlasGLOW can meet the zoo’s rare and misunderstood residents in a 60-minute outdoor adventure featuring decontamination tunnels, cutting-edge observation labs, live feeding demonstrations and dead-friendly zombies.

Tickets for GlasGLOW Zombie Zoo go on-sale Wednesday 5 August at 7.30am with early bird best prices available for a limited period. Peak slots tickets sell out every year within minutes and organisers are advising folk to get in fast this year, confirming that no extra dates will be added.

Oli Norman, CEO of itison and founder of GlasGLOW, said: “Building the world's first ever zombie zoo has been one of the most ambitious projects we have ever undertaken.

“We believe zombies are fascinating and misunderstood creatures and we are so excited to bring families up close, in a safe and totally secure environment, to the zoo’s residents.

“GlasGLOW Zombie Zoo is going to be an incredible experience for zombie lovers of all ages – tickets will go fast so get in quick to make sure you don’t miss out.”

Early bird ticket prices

• Off peak adult: £24 (usually £26)
• Peak adult: £26 (usually £28)
• Off peak child: £13 (usually £14)
• Peak child: £17 (usually £19)
• Off peak family: £70 (usually £76) - family tickets – 2 adults & 2 children
• Peak family: £86 (usually £94)
• Under 3s go free

GlasGLOW’s street food village will be back for 2026 welcoming favourites like Loop and Scoop, Dirty Bird, Mangiamo and Hector and Harriet to the Botanics plus GlasGLOW's first ever Zombie Bar.

The Marshmallowland will also be back giving visitors the chance to toast mallows under the stars against the fairylit backdrop.

New for this year - GlasGLOW is introducing Twilight tickets which will give visitors the chance to experience Zombie Zoo before the sun sets, offering an experience for younger children who want to explore before bedtime with more daylight. Twilight tickets are priced the same as off-peak tickets.

Upgraded Fast Pass & Mallow tickets will also be back this year offering access to a dedicated entrance plus a campfire classic marshmallow skewer and queue hops straight into the show’s Marshmallowland.

Organisers are aiming to make GlasGLOW as accessible and inclusive as possible with Relaxed ASN sessions on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October at 5.30pm which will allow visitors to enjoy a quieter GlasGLOW experience with a lower volume capacity. Changing place toilets from Pamiloo will also be available on those dates.

GlasGLOW’s GLOW passes and Sensory Guide will also be available to help visitors who may need extra time, space or information in advance to prepare for the event in addition to a quiet space at the event for anyone who should need it.

The itison Pumpkin Fund is the heart and soul of GlasGLOW and having raised over £100,000 for charities, groups and schools around the Botanics to date, will return in 2026 raising funds for amazing local causes.

So far through The itison Pumpkin Fund, more than 10,000 tickets have been donated and thousands of pumpkins to help as many people as possible to enjoy GlasGLOW.

GlasGLOW is created and produced by Glasgow-based company itison together with a world class team of sound, light and set designers to bring light to the darker months and create magical experiences in the heart of the west end.

Tickets for GlasGLOW Zombie Zoo go on-sale Wednesday 5 August at 7.30am exclusively on www.glasglow.com