What is outside at the Ark Encounter?

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.



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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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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 is open year-round, with slightly reduced hours during the winter months. The attraction can be quite busy, especially during holidays and weekends. To avoid the crowds, it's advisable to visit during weekdays or early in the morning.

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Florence Kentucky at the Hampton Inn on Turfway Rd is about the halfway place. The Ark and the museum are about 45 miles apart. Helpful? We stayed in Florence, KY, a good spot for hotels (I recommend Hampton Inn on Turfway Road) and great variety of restaurants.

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Ark Encounter is situated in the beautiful Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington on I-75.

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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.

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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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As you enter the Ark, you can feel the presence of the Holy Spirit, or at least, I did. Much walking and you walk on ramps or they do have elevators. The Ark itself is 510 ft long, 85 ft wide, and 51 ft high. You go on a self-guided tour, so you can go at your own pace.

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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 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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You are able to leave the Ark Encounter and reenter on the same day. Take the shuttle bus back to the parking lot and your specially colored wristband will allow you to regain entry. The Ark is wheelchair- and stroller-friendly.

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