The Real Noah’s Ark. The Ark Encounter in Northern Kentucky is a life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s ark. But what about the original ark? What did it look like? How many animals did it carry? Why did Noah build it? Why do we find so many ancient flood myths? Get answers to these questions and more below.

Experience Bible history at the life-size Noah’s Ark! Meet Noah, his family, and the animals on the Ark. The family-friendly Ark Encounter theme park near Cincinnati also features a zoo, zip lines, and timber-frame restaurant.

Noah’s Ark is one of the few stories most people recognize. The beloved child’s tale of an overstuffed bathtub toy filled with all sorts of lovable creatures has been a favorite of many. But how does this story compare with the historical account recorded for us in the Bible?

Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old.

The Ark Encounter is packed with experiences to make your visit fun, educational, and memorable. We can help you plan your visit!

Get driving directions to visit the life-size Noah’s Ark in Williamstown, Kentucky.

Dozens of teaching exhibits about the Flood, Noah, and the animals are designed to answer your questions about the biblical account of Noah’s Ark.

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How Tall Was the Ark? The roof of Noah’s ark was more than 50 feet from the ground—higher than a modern four-story house. That’s plenty of space for three extra-tall inner decks as the Bible describes.

Mar 31, 2017 · The Ark Encounter has a variety of events to enhance your visit. The Answers Center hosts daily presentations with our world-class creation apologetics speakers, concerts, conferences and special events, and more.