Looking for the perfect group adventure or youth retreat? Spend a night aboard Noah’s Ark! This behind-the-scenes opportunity is especially popular with youth groups and Christian schools.
Request ReservationOvernights are available Sunday through Friday evenings all year long. Bookings must be at least two months in advance.
After the Ark is closed for the day, all three decks of stunning exhibits are yours to explore on your adventure (or youth retreat)!
Start the night out with a tour, games, and a snack, and then settle in for an entertaining and educational video before bedtime.
Roll out your sleeping bags and settle in for a night aboard the Ark with Noah’s family and the animals. Girls and boys sleep separately on the Ark’s second and third decks.
Evening Arrival
Day at the Ark/Departure
Note: Bedding and shower facilities are not provided.
Meet exotic animals like zebras and ostriches up close with a behind-the-scenes tour from the zoo staff at Ararat Ridge Zoo! After your zoo experience, your group is free to explore the Ark and grounds for the rest of the day.
Minimum group size: 30 participants and 4 chaperones (34 total)
Maximum group size: 90 participants and 10 chaperones (100 total)
Participants (Ages 9–17): $69.95
Minimum of 30 participants (or paying for 30) required, maximum of 90. This program is intended for youth and school groups ages 9 to 17, not groups of adults.
Chaperones (Ages 18+): $52.95
One chaperone per 10 participants required (minimum of four, maximum of eight): Two male, two female. Additional chaperones beyond eight must pay participant rate.
Take Home a Memory
Don’t miss getting your group picture taken by Foto FX! Special overnight package rate of $8 and a digital copy for an additional $2.
Please use the form below to request your reservation before booking a group, in order to confirm details and availability.
A $250 deposit is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due three weeks before the overnight. See payment, cancellation, and rescheduling policies for more information.
Want to spend a night with dinosaurs? Book your next overnight adventure at the Ark Encounter’s sister attraction, the Creation Museum.
Creation Museum Overnights