General admission
Ages 11 to adult
$24.95–$49.95
before tax | parking not included
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General admission to each attraction
Ages 11 to adult
$44.95–$79.95
before tax | parking not included
The Creation Museum and Ark Encounter are located 45 minutes apart
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Annual passes are valid for unlimited admission to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter for one year from first visit + unlimited free parking
Ages 11 to adult
$139.95–$499.95
before tax | parking included
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Junior Giraffe announces that all kids 10 and under enjoy free admission in 2021! This offer makes it easier for families with young children to visit this incredible themed attraction in Northern Kentucky. Junior is right, kids want to see the Ark for themselves.
For 2021 we’ve released never-before-seen clips of the giraffes visiting Ark Encounter. Watch Junior, Gracie, Gloria, and George experience the life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark!
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Children 10 and under enjoy free admission to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum for 2021! There’s no limit to how many children you can bring for free. (Though, of course, the children must be accompanied by at least one adult.)
General admission to the Ark
Adult (ages 18–59) | $49.95 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $39.95 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $24.95 |
Children (ages 5-10) | FREE |
4 and under | FREE |
Soar down thousands of feet of zip lines, reach up to 50 mph and 17 stories in the air. Ten of these mega zip lines are 1,000 feet or longer!
Learn MoreThe Ark Encounter will amaze and inspire you to think differently about the biblical account of Noah’s Ark.
Learn MoreGeneral admission to each attraction
Adult (ages 18–59) | $79.95 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $69.95 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $44.95 |
Children (ages 5-10) | FREE |
4 and under | FREE |
The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, zoo, zip line adventure course, and much more.
Learn MoreFrom hands-on workshops to presentations from our engaging speakers, the Creation Museum offers many different events. Enhance your time with these fun learning experiences, whether it’s your first, fifth, or fifteenth visit!
Learn MoreValid for unlimited admission to the Creation Museum and Ark for one year from first visit
+ unlimited free parking
Family | $499.95 |
Adult (ages 18–59) | $159.95 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $149.95 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $139.95 |
Children (ages 5-10) | FREE |
4 and under | FREE |
Family annual combo passes include immediate family members (parent/legal guardian) and their dependent children 17 and under.
Explore our family playground, built for kids of all abilities. Spot some exotic animals at Ararat Ridge Zoo. Then soar across gorgeous valleys on a zip line tour, and much more!
Learn MoreThe Ark Encounter is located in beautiful Kentucky, 45 minutes south of Cincinnati, with dozens of nearby hotels and places to stay.
Learn MoreGroups with a reservation enjoy specialized assistance for check-in and ticketing as well as discounted rates. Find out more.
Share the gift of an unforgettable experience with gift cards to the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum, available through the Ark Encounter’s parent ministry, Answers in Genesis.
Get ready to soar through the air, reaching up to 50 mph and 17 stories high! All zip line ticket sales are managed by Banning Mills staff. Tickets are available at the zip line sales station on arrival (purchased separately from Ark Encounter admission). You may purchase tickets in advance for the zip lines, free fall, or adventure park.
Learn MoreFind out our attraction hours for the day you plan to visit. Extended hours are available on a seasonal basis.
We offer discounted admission on special days, as well as several discounts if you’ve served our country in the armed forces. See all discounts and special days.
Take time to get driving directions and plan your route ahead of time—you’ll be glad you did! Also, you may want to look at the park map for an idea of what to expect when you arrive.
Find the perfect places to stay during your visit to Ark Encounter.
Please visit our helpful tips page to learn about Ark Encounter’s amenities and accessibility accommodations for your convenience and safety.
The Ark Encounter restaurant and snack stands feature a variety of delicious food offerings, including options for dietary needs.
To ensure a safe and secure environment for our guests, please observe and respect our established attraction rules.
For the Ark Encounter address, contact forms, and phone number, go to our contact page.
If you have a lifetime or three-year charter boarding pass to the Ark Encounter, please sign in to obtain your tickets.
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