Is the petting zoo free at Ark Encounter?

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.



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

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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“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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(Unopened, plastic bottles of water are permitted.) Outside food and beverages are not allowed. For those who require outside food due to allergy issues please contact guest services.

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