Discounts & Special Days

The Ark Encounter loves families! We offer discounted admission for Moms and Dads on special days, and kids ages 10 and under are free. Also, if you’ve served our country in the armed forces, we want to show our appreciation by offering several discounts.

Special Promotions

Occasionally, the Ark Encounter will offer unexpected special promotions or free days to correspond with snow days in the local area, school vacations, and so on. To stay updated on these and other special promotional offers, be sure to follow our blog, Facebook, and Twitter pages.

Special Days in 2024

• Mothers are free the day before Mother’s Day (Saturday, May 11).
• Fathers are free on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 16).
• Former and Active Duty Military are free on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27).
• Former and Active Duty Military are free on the Fourth of July (Thursday, July 4).
• Former and Active Duty Military are free on Veterans Day (Monday, November 11).

These special admissions are only available for on-site ticket purchases and may not be combined with any other promotional offers or discounts. Children ages 10 and under are free.

Military Discounts

Veterans and active duty or retired members of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) receive a 20% discount off the purchase of up to five (5) general admission tickets (adult or senior) with a current military photo ID or military dependent ID (not available online).

We also offer a 20% discount on rentals (ECVs, wheelchairs, and strollers) and on up to five (5) meals at our restaurants and snack bars.

These discounts may not be combined with Bouncer Pass purchases or other promotions, discounts, or offers.

Special Offers for Local Residents

The Local Ultimate Bouncer Family Pass is a discounted annual pass to both attractions which includes:

• Unlimited admission to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum for one year from first visit for immediate family members (parents/legal guardians and their dependent children 17 and under)
• Free “in and out” parking at both sites for one vehicle
• A special discount (from the regular Ultimate Family Bouncer Pass) for families living in the following eight counties:
  

  Kentucky: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Pendleton, Owen
  Indiana: Dearborn

The Local Ultimate Family Bouncer Pass cannot be purchased online. Call reservations at (800) 721-2298 to purchase.