Plan your day at the Ark Encounter
From animal programs to presentations from our engaging speakers, the Ark Encounter offers many different events. Enhance your time with these fun learning experiences, whether it’s your first, fifth, or fifteenth visit!
Select a date from the calendar to see what events are scheduled. Please note that times and other details are subject to change without notice.
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May 19, 2026
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09:30a.m.
Video PresentationsThe Building of the Ark Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
10:15a.m.
Video PresentationsNature Proclaims
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:00p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
02:00p.m.
ConcertsTrueSong Concert
TrueSong
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
03:00p.m.
PresentationsAvery Foley
Creation vs. Evolution: Why It Matters
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
04:30p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo Feed
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Camel Encounter
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
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May 20, 2026
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09:30a.m.
Video PresentationsThe Building of the Ark Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
10:15a.m.
Video PresentationsNature Proclaims
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:00p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
02:00p.m.
ConcertsTrueSong Concert
TrueSong
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
03:00p.m.
PresentationsBryan Osborne
The Age of the Earth: Thousands or Millions?
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
04:30p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
Junior’s Zoo Feed
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Camel Encounter
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
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May 21, 2026
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09:30a.m.
Video PresentationsThe Building of the Ark Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
10:15a.m.
Video PresentationsNature Proclaims
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
11:00a.m.
Special ProgramsK9 Encounter
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:00p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
01:15p.m.
Animal EncounterCreature Feature
Animal Encounter
placeAnimal Actors Stage -
02:00p.m.
ConcertsTrueSong Concert
TrueSong
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
03:00p.m.
PresentationsDr. Tim Chaffey
Encountering Noah and the Ark
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
04:30p.m.
Special ProgramsNever Forsaken
Live Drama
placeAnswers Center Auditorium -
Junior’s Zoo
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Mining Sluice & Fossil Find
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
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Junior’s Zoo Feed
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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Camel Encounter
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
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Kangaroo Walkabout
1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Bigger Than Imagination
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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