Visit the Animals at Ararat Ridge ZooGuests can visit animals from around the world at the Ark Encounter's Ararat Ridge Zoo and petting zoo area.
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
Helpful? There is an outdoor portion to the encounter, but that is mainly the walk from the tour bus to the Ark. There is a petting zoo outside as well. The entirety of the Ark tour is indoors and it's air conditioned.
Tickets and Special Offerings at the Ark EncounterTickets for the Ark Encounter are $59.95 for adults, $49.95 for seniors, and $29.95 for youth aged 11 to 17. Children under 10 are free. See combo ticket prices and information above to tour both the Ark and Creation Museum.
Went on a family trip to the Ark, our group includes kids as young as 4 and old as 16. The Ark itself is impressive in its size and it is beautiful with accurate information throughout. I would recommend everyone go at least once but not with younger kids. There is a lot of long slow moving lines and lots of reading.