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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July 18, 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 -
11:00a.m.
PresentationsKen Ham
Divided Nation: Culture in Chaos and a Conflicted Church
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
12:00p.m.
ConcertsGospel Music Weekends at the Ark
Rogers Family
placeNoah’s Village Stage -
01:00p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterSssensational Snakes
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
02:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
03:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
04:30p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
Junior’s Zoo
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
11:00 a.m.—6:00 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
12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
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July 19, 2026
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03:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
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July 20, 2026
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01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterCreatures of the Creator
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
02:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
03:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
Junior’s Zoo
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo Feed
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
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Camel Encounter
12:00 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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