How many hours does it take to go through Ark Encounter in Kentucky?

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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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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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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We recommend going to the Creation Museum FIRST if you buy a 2-day pass. I recommended this to a coworker for her Spring Break trip this year and she said that was really helpful. The botanical gardens in the summer must be very pretty and the connection to dinosaurs and dragons was interesting.

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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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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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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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Tips For Visiting The Ark Encounter
  • Plan A Visit During Off-Peak Times. Try to visit the Ark Encounter during off-peak times. ...
  • Visit The Ark Encounter Website. ...
  • Plan For A 4- To 6-Hour Visit. ...
  • Purchase Tickets In Advance. ...
  • Wear Comfortable Shoes And Clothes. ...
  • Beat The Crowd. ...
  • Download A Map. ...
  • Bring A Camera.


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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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On recent Saturdays, the Ark has drawn over 7,000 daily guests. As a result of excellent 2021 attendance, area hotels, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses are booming.

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