Don’t Miss Animal Encounters in the Ararat Ridge Zoo!

One of the most popular features of our Ararat Ridge Zoo at the Ark Encounter is our daily animal encounters.

Our animal ambassador collection includes a variety of invertebrates, reptiles, and exotic mammals, so you never know what critters you’ll meet! Every show is different.

These animal encounters happen most days at both attractions and are hosted by our talented zoo staff, all of whom are passionate about our animals and about imparting a biblical worldview to our guests.

You won’t want to miss these incredible animal encounters when you visit. Check the daily schedule for details on when our zookeepers will conduct these or other live animal programs at our attractions.

Check your daily schedules to see which theme interests you the most, or come to them all! (All programs are subject to change due to weather, availability, or unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for understanding!)

Plan your visit for spring break or this summer at ArkEncounter.com.