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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June 2, 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 -
12:00p.m.
Video PresentationsThe Noah Interviews
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:00p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterAnimals After the Ark
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
02:00p.m.
ConcertsTrueSong Concert
TrueSong
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
02:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
03:00p.m.
PresentationsAvery Foley
Creation vs. Evolution: Why It Matters
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
03:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
04:30p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
05:15p.m.
Video PresentationsThe Building of the Ark Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
Junior’s Zoo
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
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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Kangaroo Walkabout
12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
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Camel Encounter
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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June 3, 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 -
12:00p.m.
Video PresentationsThe Noah Interviews
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:00p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterSssensational Snakes
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
02:00p.m.
ConcertsTrueSong Concert
TrueSong
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
02:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
03:00p.m.
PresentationsDr. Terry Mortenson
Did God Create over Millions of Years?
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
03:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
04:30p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
05:15p.m.
Video PresentationsThe Building of the Ark Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
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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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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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June 4, 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.
Special ProgramsK9 Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
12:00p.m.
Video PresentationsThe Noah Interviews
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:00p.m.
Video PresentationsNever Forsaken
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterCreatures of the Creator
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
02:00p.m.
ConcertsTrueSong Concert
TrueSong
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
02:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
03:00p.m.
PresentationsKen Ham
Divided Nation: Culture in Chaos and a Conflicted Church
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
03:30p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
04:30p.m.
Video PresentationsNever Forsaken
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
05:15p.m.
Video PresentationsThe Building of the Ark Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
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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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Camel Encounter
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Bigger Than Imagination
Ark Encounter Location
place
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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