Cincinnati/NKY Christmas Event

Encounter the Wonder Show

Watch our incredible short animated show on the massive LED screen inside the Answers Center. This program captures the wonder of Christmas by beginning in Genesis and tracing Christ through the early pages of the Bible, to his birth, life, death, and resurrection.

Shows at 4:15 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays and Sundays. Shows at 4:15 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays duing ChristmasTime. Daily schedule subject to change.

Live Christmas Music Program

Come worship with our resident music artists as they sing traditional Christmas carols for our program Joy!

Shows at 7:15 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays and Sundays, and shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays during ChristmasTime. Daily schedule subject to change.

Seasonal Food & Festive Treats

Enjoy a hearty, family-affordable meal, or grab a bite at one of our outdoor vendors and specialty snack stands.

More Inside the Ark

Warm up inside and explore the Ark Encounter! Scores of exhibits about the flood, Noah, and the animals are designed to answer your questions about the biblical account of Noah’s Ark. Get your tickets online or at the park entrance.

Ark exhibit admission included with General Admission or Upgrade Your Experience

Soar Through the Night Sky

Fly on the Screaming Eagle Zip Lines for an aerial view of the Ark and the decorative lights! Learn more and book today. Zip line tickets are also available upon arrival.

Ticket purchase required. Limited availability.

Meet Animals

Explore our newly expanded Ararat Ridge Zoo, kangaroo walkabout, and petting area. You can even ride on a camel (weather permitting). Head to the Answers Center to watch live animal shows featuring animal ambassadors like snakes, lizards, tortoises, or even a sugar glider (animals vary by show).

Ticket purchase required for camel ride.