Camel rides are offered on select days throughout year, weather permitting. The specific dates and times vary by season, so check your daily schedule upon arrival.
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Visit animals of all shapes and sizes at the Ararat Ridge Zoo! It's fun for all ages and provides biblical teaching on the animal kingdom. The zoo, Children's Zoo, kangaroo walkabout, and animal shows are included with Ark Encounter admission.
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.
It's fun for all ages and provides biblical teaching on the animal kingdom. The zoo, Children's Zoo, kangaroo walkabout, and animal shows are included with Ark Encounter admission. Camel rides and camel encounters have an additional cost.
The Ark Encounter like many attractions is more busy during the weekends. If possible visit during the weekdays. But if you cannot weekends are fine. We visited on Memorial Day weekend 2023 and although it was busy in some areas the crowds were able to spread out to the many attractions.
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.
Exhibits. As you enter Noah's world aboard the massive Ark, you'll tour three decks filled with scores of world-class exhibit bays. These stunning exhibits allow you to experience what Noah's life may have been like.
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.