Events at the Ark Encounter
The Ark Encounter has a variety of events to enhance your visit. The Answers Center hosts daily presentations with our world-class creation apologetics speakers, concerts, conferences and special events, and more. There is something for everyone in your family to enjoy during your trip to the Ark Encounter!
Concerts
Inspiration Encounter 2021
April 8-10, 2021
Join the Collingsworth Family for 5 power-packed sessions and inspiring, life-changing concert presentations. Throughout the weekend, multiple speakers will inspire you and lift your soul!
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40 Days and 40 Nights of Gospel Music
August 2, 2021–September 10, 2021
The world’s largest Christian music festival is coming to the Ark Encounter for 40 days and 40 nights! We’re very excited to announce that Abraham Productions will be presenting several dozen gospel music artists live from the Ark Encounter’s 2,500-seat Answers Center.
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Truth: Answers for Women 2021
March 19–20, 2021 at the Ark Encounter
When we understand and embrace God’s Word, we will know the difference between the truth and the lies.
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Answers for Pastors & Leaders Conference 2021
October 5-7, 2021 at the Ark Encounter
Learn how to navigate the increasingly hostile culture in which we live.
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Explore Jr. Zoology at the Ark
April 30, 2021
From cute little sugar gliders to massive camels, Explore Jr. Zoology at the Ark offers an in-depth look at a variety of animals in God’s creation. Open to students in grades K–5 (ages five and up).
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Explore Jr. Botany at the Ark
May 12, 2021
Explore Jr. Botany at the Ark will investigate the beauty and design of the plant kingdom through a behind-the-scenes experience with the horticulture staff at the Ark Encounter green houses. Open to students in grades K–5 (ages five and up).
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Explore Zoology at the Ark
May 14, 2021
Explore Zoology at the Ark offers an in-depth look at a variety of animals in God’s creation. Learn about animal kinds and dispersion of animals after the Flood through close-up animal encounters with our trained zoologists. Open to students in grades 6–12 (ages 11 and up).
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Explore Botany at the Ark
May 19, 2021
Explore Botany at the Ark will investigate the beauty and design of the plant kingdom through a behind-the-scenes experience with the horticulture staff at the Ark Encounter green houses. Open to students in grades 6–12 (ages 11 and up).
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Explore Jr. Zoology at the Ark
May 21, 2021
From cute little sugar gliders to massive camels, Explore Jr. Zoology at the Ark offers an in-depth look at a variety of animals in God’s creation. Open to students in grades K–5 (ages five and up).
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Join us in the Answers Center for special programs, movies and more during the winter, including:
- The Building of the Ark Encounter
- Amazing Evidence from Archaeology
- Evolution vs. God
- New Beginning
- Animal Encounters
- Movies
- . . . and more!
Camel Encounter at the Zoo: Enjoy meeting and feeding some of our dromedary camels! Camel Encounter takes place at the camel ride track. Program is weather permitting and runs from January 6 through March 6, 1:00-3:00, on Wednesday through Saturday of each week.
Check daily schedule upon arrival at the Ark Encounter.
Daily Presentations Schedule
| Date | Day | Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | Are Humans Related to Chimps? | Video Presentation |
| January 21 | Thursday | 3:00 p.m. | Dragons, Dinosaurs, and the Bible | Video Presentation |
| January 22 | Friday | 3:00 p.m. | Genesis, Foundations, and How to Impact the Culture | Video Presentation |
| January 23 | Saturday | 3:00 p.m. | One Blood, One Race: The Origin of “Races” | Video Presentation |
| January 27 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | Fearfully and Wonderfully Made | Video Presentation |
| January 28 | Thursday | 3:00 p.m. | The Genesis of the Gospel | Video Presentation |
| January 29 | Friday | 3:00 p.m. | Genesis, Foundations, and How to Impact the Culture | Video Presentation |
| January 30 | Saturday | 3:00 p.m. | One Blood, One Race: The Origin of “Races” | Video Presentation |
| February 3 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | Is the Earth Flat? | Video Presentation |
| February 4 | Thursday | 3:00 p.m. | Dragons, Dinosaurs, and the Bible | Video Presentation |
| February 5 | Friday | 3:00 p.m. | Genesis, Foundations, and How to Impact the Culture | Video Presentation |
| February 6 | Saturday | 3:00 p.m. | One Blood, One Race: The Origin of “Races” | Video Presentation |
| February 10 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | Fossils and Rocks: Record of Creation and the Flood | Video Presentation |
| February 11 | Thursday | 3:00 p.m. | The Genesis of the Gospel | Video Presentation |
| February 12 | Friday | 3:00 p.m. | Genesis, Foundations, and How to Impact the Culture | Video Presentation |
| February 13 | Saturday | 3:00 p.m. | One Blood, One Race: The Origin of “Races” | Video Presentation |
| February 17 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | Fearfully and Wonderfully Made | Video Presentation |
| February 18 | Thursday | 3:00 p.m. | Dragons, Dinosaurs, and the Bible | Video Presentation |
| February 19 | Friday | 3:00 p.m. | Genesis, Foundations, and How to Impact the Culture | Video Presentation |
| February 20 | Saturday | 3:00 p.m. | One Blood, One Race: The Origin of “Races” | Video Presentation |
| February 24 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | Are Humans Related to Chimps? | Video Presentation |
| February 25 | Thursday | 3:00 p.m. | The Genesis of the Gospel | Video Presentation |
| February 26 | Friday | 3:00 p.m. | Genesis, Foundations, and How to Impact the Culture | Video Presentation |
| February 27 | Saturday | 3:00 p.m. | One Blood, One Race: The Origin of “Races” | Video Presentation |
| March 3 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | Is the Earth Flat? | Video Presentation |
| March 4 | Thursday | 3:00 p.m. | Dragons, Dinosaurs, and the Bible | Video Presentation |
| March 5 | Friday | 3:00 p.m. | Genesis, Foundations, and How to Impact the Culture | Video Presentation |
| March 6 | Saturday | 3:00 p.m. | One Blood, One Race: The Origin of “Races” | Video Presentation |
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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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