How long does it take to go through the Ark Encounter on average?

The Ark Encounter opens at 9:00 am and closes between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, depending on the season. The duration of your visit will largely depend on your level of interest and the amount of time you want to spend exploring the exhibits. On average, visitors spend around 3-4 hours at the Ark Encounter.



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Plan For A 4- To 6-Hour Visit Plan to spend at least a half-day at the Ark Encounter. There is much to see and do with various galleries and exhibits, plus an outdoor area. You don't want to rush through and miss things.

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If you're planning a visit, here's what you need to know: these places are truly thought-provoking and incredibly well-done. 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.

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You could do the Ark in about 4-5 hours without doing their petting zoo and other outdoor things. The Creation Museum definitely takes a day--again, lots to do outside and crowds can slow things down. I would recommend two days.

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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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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.

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“IT'S BIGGER THAN IMAGINATION” The theme park sits on 800 acres of land—that's 300 more acres than California's Disneyland—although not all of it is developed yet. The website says visitors can easily spend a whole day visiting the attraction or at least 5-6 hours “to take in the entire experience at a leisurely pace.”

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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.

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

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Regular bathrooms can be found on each floor of the Ark, in the restaurant and in a building near Guest Services.

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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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