The Ark Encounter – August 2025

The Ark Encounter – August 2025

by Kim · Published August 14, 2025 · Updated August 14, 2025

The Ark Encounter – August 2025

We stopped by the Ark Encounter in Kentucky on our way home from Michigan. It was totally worth the extra miles. The size of the ark is extraordinary. You really can't comprehend the scope of what Noah built unless you actually see it. The Bible doesn't go into detail about the ark's shape, or how all the animals fit inside, or how eight people could care for so many animals for such an extended period of time, but Ken Ham, the man behind the Ark Encounter, did his research and presents visitors with what could have been possible at that time in human history.

I can imagine Noah's neighbors were impressed even if they thought he was crazy.

We were overwhelmed by the size of the ark itself as well as all that we learned.

The ark looked even longer once you got inside. It's amazing how much space was inside.

There were several videos to watch. It wasn't just an observation experience, we learned as well.

Noah receives the dove with the olive branch back into the ark.

Noah and his wife are excited to see the olive branch in the dove's beak.

One of Noah's sons with his wife in their living compartment.

Noah explains his life aboard the ark.

The ark encounter's creators put forth possible ways Noah's family cared for the animals, like this watering system that collected water from the roof.

The ark encounter opened our eyes to the reality of life on the ark. Here one of Noah's sons pours feed into a funnel.

A large part of the ark encounter is learning about creation, the flood, the fall of man, the ice age, etc from a Biblical perspective.

It is possible that God provided juvenile animals to save space and food.

This is one of several dioramas that described the sins of the people before the flood.

Yes, there were "dinosaurs" on the ark.

"Oil" lamps were used.

All along the top of the ark were windows that could be opened and closed as needed to get sunlight, water and fresh air.

There were many various containers to store all they would need.

The left shows cages for smaller animals.

Food chutes and water containers attached to each cage.

This shows how thick the hull of the ark may have been. Several layers of wood.

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