Attraction Rules

Welcome to the Ark Encounter. To ensure a safe and secure environment for our guests, please observe and respect the following:

• In the interest of public safety, all persons, bags, packages, clothing, and other items are subject to security screening at the entrance, and also within the Ark Encounter. All vehicles on, entering, or exiting the premises are subject to search or inspection by Public Safety Officers or Peace Officers at their discretion.
• We reserve the right to not allow any bag, package, or any other item to be brought into the Ark Encounter, and to deal with any unattended item or object in a manner we consider appropriate.
• Please show courtesy to fellow guests and employees by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive, or offensive behavior. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from running and from climbing railings, fences, and barriers. There is no fishing, swimming, or wading in the lake, and no walking on the ice when the lake is frozen over in the winter.
• Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times. Swimsuit tops do not qualify as appropriate attire. Any form of costume, disguise or full face mask may not be worn by guests over the age of 10. Masks worn by persons over the age of 10 may cover the nose and mouth areas only. Clear face shields are permitted. We reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that we consider inappropriate, or attire that could be considered offensive, disrespectful, or inappropriate to others.
• For the comfort of all guests and employees, smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes, or any other products that produce a vapor or smoke are allowed only in designated smoking areas.
• Children under the age of 14 are to be supervised and accompanied at all times.
• Photography, videotaping, or recording of any kind for commercial purposes is prohibited, including any unlicensed use of photographic images or recordings of the attraction or its exhibits for “editorial” use, or the sale, distribution or downloading of any such images or recordings for “editorial” purposes, unless written permission or a written license is obtained.

Prohibited Items

The following items may not be brought to the Ark Encounter:

• Bags larger than 16 x 12 x 4
• Illegal or illicit substances, drugs, or drug paraphernalia
• Weapons of any kind, or objects that could appear to be weapons
• Knives with blades over three inches and fixed-blade knives of any length are prohibited
• Flammable items or liquids including aerosols and fireworks
• Markers, Sharpies, or spray paint
• Alcoholic beverages
• Cans, canteens, glass containers, glass bottles, or coolers (unopened, plastic bottles of water are permitted)
• Outside food and beverages are not allowed. For those who require outside food due to allergy issues please contact guest services.
• Balloons, balls, inflatable balls, Frisbees, or flying disks
• Bicycles, skateboards, hover-boards, scooters, inline skates, and shoes with built-in wheels
• Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
• No animals except for service animals assisting an individual with a disability. (“Comfort,” “therapy,” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the definition of a service animal and are not permitted.)
• Laser pens, laser pointers, or similar focused light devices
• Water guns, squirt guns, or any toy item that could be perceived as a gun
• Swimsuit tops
• Musical instruments (except if you have received a written and signed consent from the Ark Encounter)
• Noisemakers or air horns
• Large camera tri-pods
• Additional items that we determine may be harmful or disruptive

Note

All guests and items on their person are subject to being searched prior to entry into the Ark Encounter, including members of the media. By requesting entry into the Ark Encounter, all guests are agreeing to be subjected to a thorough pat-down search, including emptying pockets and bags, and having those items examined. Individuals not agreeing to the aforementioned security measures will not be permitted into the Ark Encounter. Public Safety Officers shall, at all times, reserve the right to either deny any person entry into or to eject any person from the Ark Encounter, who in the sole and absolute discretion of the Ark Encounter are in violation of rules, which rules may be updated from time to time, with or without notice. Please note, camping and/or overnight parking is not permitted on premises.

Prohibited Activities

• Selling of any goods or services not authorized by the Ark Encounter
• Distributing any printed materials or recorded materials of any kind
• Unauthorized demonstrations, religious ceremonies, or speeches
• Engaging in unsafe acts or behaviors
• Vandalism will be prosecuted. The Ark Encounter property and facilities are under video surveillance by the Public Safety Department.

Playground Use

Notice

Parent or adult supervision required at all times. Play at your own risk. Close supervision and smart play help to prevent injuries. Please read all Rules & Warnings before using the playground.

Rules & Warnings

Use the playground at your own risk. We do not provide supervision and cannot accept responsibility for injuries. By using the playground, you agree to assume the risk of injuries and to release, indemnify, and hold us harmless.

• Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Proper footwear is required while playing.
• Improper use of equipment is prohibited.
• Treat others with kindness, not rough play.
• Do not play tag or run on the playground equipment.
• Do not jump off equipment.
• Do not climb up slides and do not slide with a child on your lap because it can cause leg injuries.
• Be careful when the equipment is wet. Do not play on wet, snowy, or icy equipment.
• Do not play on broken or damaged equipment.
• Remove all helmets, scarves, necklaces, hood cords, neck drawstrings, and all ropes, strings, or loose items that may get caught when using the equipment.

Rights of the Ark Encounter

• We may photograph, video, film/record any person who enters the Ark Encounter for any reason without payment to that person.
• We reserve the right to deny admission, or to require a person already admitted to leave without refund, liability, or compensation if we consider that the circumstances require.
• Ark Encounter rules and regulations are subject to change without notice.
• From time to time and without prior notice and without refund, liability, or compensation, the Ark Encounter may change the hours of operation or close particular exhibits or attractions if circumstances require.

Liability Release and Disclaimer Notice

When renting equipment for personal use at the attractions or when bringing your own personal equipment for use—including but not limited to ECV scooters and wheelchairs—onto the premises, you voluntarily assume all risks of property damage or personal injury, releasing Answers in Genesis, Inc., Crosswater Canyon, Inc., Ark Encounter, LLC, and all affiliated entities and attraction service entities, including Croswell of Williamsburg, LLC, and their respective officers, directors, managers, and personnel (“released persons”) from any and all liability, including negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Moreover, you acknowledge the sufficiency of this Notice, and you agree not to sue and agree to indemnify the released persons for any loss or damage caused by your use of such equipment, including any legal fees and costs associated with such claims. In the event of litigation, you agree that all claims and disputes are to be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts in Northern Kentucky (Boone, Kenton, or Grant County); and you irrevocably waive any right to a trial by jury.