Plan your day at the Ark Encounter
From animal programs to presentations from our engaging speakers, the Ark Encounter offers many different events. Enhance your time with these fun learning experiences, whether it’s your first, fifth, or fifteenth visit!
Select a date from the calendar to see what events are scheduled. Please note that times and other details are subject to change without notice.
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May 13, 2026
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09:30a.m.
Video PresentationsThe Building of the Ark Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
10:15a.m.
Video PresentationsNature Proclaims
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
Junior’s Zoo Feed
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
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Camel Encounter
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
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May 14, 2026
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09:30a.m.
ConcertsMaranatha Baptist University Praisemen
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
10:00a.m.
PresentationsKen Ham
Developing a True Christian Worldview
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
12:00p.m.
PresentationsDavid and Jason Benham
Whatever the Cost
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterAnimals After the Ark
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
01:30p.m.
PresentationsDavid and Jason Benham
A Biblical View of Work and Wealth
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
02:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
03:30p.m.
ConcertsTrueSong Concert
TrueSong
placeNoah’s Village Stage -
03:30p.m.
PresentationsCosti and Christyne Hinn
Navigating the Early Years of Homeschool
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
03:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
Junior’s Zoo
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo Feed
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Camel Encounter
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
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May 15, 2026
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09:30a.m.
ConcertsJubilate English Handbell Choir Concert
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
10:00a.m.
PresentationsKen Ham
Will They Stand: Parenting Kids to Face the Giants
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
12:00p.m.
ConcertsGospel Music Weekends at the Ark
Joy Holden
placeNoah’s Village Stage -
12:00p.m.
PresentationsHeidi St. John
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Daylight
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterCreatures of the Creator
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
01:30p.m.
PresentationsHeidi St. John
How to Equip Your Kids to Thrive in a Post-Christian Era
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
02:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
03:30p.m.
ConcertsJubilate English Handbell Choir Concert
placeNoah’s Village Stage -
03:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo Feed
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Camel Encounter
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Bigger Than Imagination
Ark Encounter Location
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1 Ark Encounter Drive
Williamstown, KY 41097 (see directions)
Just west of the intersection of KY-36 and I-75 (at exit 154).
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