The Ark Encounter features the most authentic full-size replica of Noah’s Ark in the world, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible, with three decks of teaching exhibits.
The history of the Bible vividly comes to life at the world-class Ark Encounter. Scores of teaching exhibits about the Flood, Noah, and the animals are designed to answer your questions about the biblical account of Noah’s Ark.
Learn MoreLearn about our daily presentations and the upcoming special events in the Answers Center. Invite friends or family to join you for a concert, an Answers in Genesis conference, one of our dynamic speakers, and more.
Learn MoreThere’s so much to do at the Ark Encounter. Explore our family playground, built for kids of all abilities. Soar across gorgeous valleys on a zip line tour. Then spot some exotic animals at Ararat Ridge Zoo, and much more!
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Travel back in time on a mile-long scenic bus ride and be amazed when the massive Ark comes into view. Our life-size Noah's Ark is three exhibits in one—the massive structure itself, the incredible craftsmanship, and the beautifully fabricated teaching exhibits. The combination of all three will inspire you to think differently about the biblical account of Noah’s Ark.
The history of the Bible vividly comes to life at the world-class Ark Encounter. Scores of teaching exhibits about the Flood, Noah, and the animals are designed to answer your questions about the biblical account of Noah’s Ark.
Learn MoreFind out how Noah and his family might have lived on the Ark from cooking food to sleeping, recreation, and even gardening!
Learn MoreThe Ark Encounter has a variety of events to enhance your visit, from daily speakers, live animal encounters, and movie presentations to concerts in the Answers Center and our special events. Mark your calendar for these special events, and start planning your visit today!
Learn MoreLooking for the perfect group adventure? Tour the Ark after dark and spend the night on board with your youth group or Christian school class.
Find Out MoreExperience a family concert, special video presentation, presentation from a dynamic speaker, and more inside the Answers Center.
Find Out MoreThere’s so much to do at the Ark Encounter! Explore our massive family playground, built for kids of all abilities. Attend daily programs, concerts, and presentations in our 2,500-seat Answers Center. Soar through the air on zip lines, reaching up to 50 mph and 17 stories high! Visit animals from around the world at the Ark Encounter’s Ararat Ridge Zoo. And more!
Experience our one-of-a-kind carousel and take a ride on a T. rex, Quetzalcoatlus, elephant, or another custom-made representative of a biblical kind!
Learn MoreWhat would it have been like to be there while Noah built the Ark, loaded the animals, or landed on the mountains of Ararat? Find out with our stunning virtual reality experience, Truth Traveler.
Learn MoreOur unique playground is now open at the Ark Encounter, and families love it! This playground is built for kids of all abilities, and constructed with the family unit in mind.
Soar down thousands of feet of zip lines, reach up to 50 mph and 15 stories in the air. Ten of these mega zip lines are 1,000 feet or longer!
Learn moreVisit animals from around the world, such as kangaroos, lemurs, and sloths. Take a ride on a camel, attend one of our animal shows, or play with goats in our petting area!
Meet the AnimalsLearn more about Noah’s Ark and find the perfect memento to remember your Ark Encounter experience for years to come.
Learn MorePan for unique fossils at our authentic mining sluice sponsored by Camp Infinity while you learn about science from a biblical perspective.
Learn MoreRelax and enjoy a meal with friends and family in the two-story, casual restaurant.
Learn MoreThe state-of-the-art 75,000-square-foot Creation Museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Prepare to believe.