Are there shuttles at the Ark Encounter?

The shuttle buses are one of the first things you will encounter during your visit. The buses pick you up at our ticket booths, which are located in our 4,000-space parking lot, and take you to the drop-off circle in front of the guest services building and the lake upon arrival at the Ark site.



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You can easily spend at least a whole day visiting the Ark, the Ararat Ridge Zoo, enjoying a meal, and catching one of our dynamic, world-class speakers at the Answers Center. It will take 5–6 hours to take in the entire experience at a leisurely pace.

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You will be doing a lot of walking both inside the ark and outside. The Ark Encounter is wheelchair accessible. There are wheelchairs, scooters, and strollers available for rent.

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To avoid the crowds, it's advisable to visit during weekdays or early in the morning.

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Plan for a whole day and arrive early. We recommend arriving early and planning for a whole day. The gate opens 30 minutes before the park so wake up and start out your day at the Ark Encounter.

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The Ark Encounter takes very seriously its responsibility to ensure that its attractions are family friendly. Due to this, we require all guests to wear clothing that is appropriate. Inappropriate clothing at our locations includes, but is not limited to: Clothing with obscene language or graphics.

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Is there free parking at the Ark Encounter? No parking is not free but they have a large parking lot and nice buses to drive you to the park. It is $15 for standard vehicles.

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Plenty of bathrooms or porta-potties are available. Regular bathrooms can be found on each floor of the Ark, in the restaurant and in a building near Guest Services. The parking lot and other places on property do offer porta-potties.

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“Can I buy tickets the day of when we get there?” Yes, you can buy tickets the day you get there, but if you buy on line you get free parking.

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The two locations are just under an hour away from each other so it would be tricky to do both in one day. Seeing the actually size of the ark in person is really impressive and awe inspiring.

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You can tackle both in a day if you're up for it, but I recommend planning for at least two days to fully immerse yourself. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the mysteries of creation.

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Things to do near Ark Encounter
  • Stage Right Theatre Company. Distance: 3.76km. Address: 1418 N Main St, Williamstown, KY 41097. ...
  • Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures. Opening Hours: Open on 12:00-18:00. Distance: 142m. ...
  • William Arnold Log House. Distance: 1.69km. ...
  • Webb Park. Opening Hours: Open on 8:00-20:00.


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The zoo, Children's Zoo, kangaroo walkabout, and animal shows are included with Ark Encounter admission.

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