Visit animals of all shapes and sizes at the Ararat Ridge Zoo! It’s fun for all ages and provides biblical teaching on the animal kingdom.
The zoo, Children’s Zoo, kangaroo walkabout, and animal shows are included with Ark Encounter admission. Camel rides and camel encounters have an additional cost.
Check the daily schedule for hours.
Request Tactile Experiences
From May 1–October 31, Monday–Saturday, we offer tactile experiences to our guests who have low vision, are blind, or are on the autism spectrum. Request an Ararat Ridge Zoo tactile experience!
Zoo Activities
Animal Encounters
Meet a variety of animal ambassadors up close during our daily animal shows! Learn what animal kinds are, why God created some animals with sharp teeth and claws, and how to be good stewards of nature during these 20-minute, family-friendly programs.
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Behind-the-Scenes Animal Experiences
Enjoy a personal encounter with your favorite Ararat Ridge Zoo animals by purchasing a unique behind-the-scenes zoo experience!
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Camel Encounters
Enjoy an unforgettable experience meeting a camel up close! Feed it some lettuce and pose for a photo!
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Camel Rides
Imagine you’re living in biblical times by purchasing a ride on one of our dromedary camels during select times! Your camel will be safely led by one of our zoo staff, and you’ll learn why these creatures earned the nickname “ships of the desert.”
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Kangaroo Walkabout
Hop on by the kangaroo walkabout to take a trip Down Under and meet our red kangaroo mob up close! During select times, you'll be able to walk through this exhibit to see the largest marsupials in the world with no barriers!
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Keeper Chats
Learn about the behavior and personalities of our amazing animals from our knowledgeable zoo staff! Watch training sessions, observe playtimes, or interact with biofacts like fossils and fur. Get your questions answered and take some great photos
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Children’s Zoo
Be sure to stop by the Children’s Zoo during select times to meet our friendly pigs and goat herd! They love interacting with children and adults of all ages. We have goats of every size, shape, and color that are excited to meet you!
Learn MoreMeet Our Animals
During your stroll through the Ararat Ridge Zoo, you’ll encounter mammals, birds, and reptiles from every corner of the planet. It’s perfect for the budding scientists or animal lovers in your family! Keep reading to learn more about our zoo activities and to meet some of our incredible animals.
African Crested Porcupine
The world’s largest porcupines have quills that grow up to 13 inches long!
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African Crowned Crane
Named for the striking golden plumage on their heads, these beautiful cranes are the national bird of Uganda!
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African Spurred Tortoise
Also known as sulcatas, these reptiles are the third largest tortoises in the world!
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Aoudad Sheep
These majestic herbivores are known for their long flowing manes and their massive curved horns which can reach 33 inches in length!
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Binturong
Also known as bearcats, these arboreal animals are neither bear nor cat—they are civets!
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Emu
As the second tallest birds in the world, emus can’t fly, but they can run 30 mph, cover 9 feet in one stride, and jump 7 feet high!
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Grant’s Zebra/Zebroid
Zebras, donkeys, and horses belong to the same created kind and can hybridize. You can see our zebra, zonkey, and zorse together in our equine kind exhibit!
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Green Anaconda
The world’s largest snakes can grow over 20 feet long and weigh over 200 pounds!
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Hoffmann’s Two-Toed Sloth
These upside-down oddities have an average speed of 13–15 feet per minute!
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Laughing Kookaburra
Named for their distinctive calls, these Australian birds are the largest kingfishers in the world.
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Northern Caiman Lizard
Named for their resemblance to caimans, these colorful lizards are excellent climbers and swimmers.
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Ring-Tailed Lemur
Like all lemurs, these primates are native only to Madagascar and are named for the 13 black and white rings that pattern their tails.
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Von der Decken’s Hornbill
These birds are important for insect control and seed dispersal in the African scrubs and savannas.
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Ark Encounter Location
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1 Ark Encounter Drive
Williamstown, KY 41097 (see directions)
Just west of the intersection of KY-36 and I-75 (at exit 154).
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