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The Ark Encounter

KYUnited StatesWilliamstown, KY

VENU+Gone3 machines

This machine is no longer here. The listing stays up because collectors come back years later to check whether the one they remember was real.

From collectors

Ark Encounter is a Christian evangelical and fundamentalist theme park that opened in Grant County, Kentucky on July 7, 2016. The centerpiece of the park is a full-scale model of Noah's Ark as described in the Genesis flood narrative of the Bible. It is 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high. It is one of only three full-size Noah's Ark replicas and derivatives in the world, and the largest of the three.

Hours of operation: Hours are seasonal; check website for additional hours. September 7, 2025 through January 3, 2026 Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, January 4, 2026 through March 7, 2026 Wednesday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), March 8, 2026 through May 23, 2026 Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Retired machines:

Retired 1: 1) (V) Zip line rider with 'Extreme Zip Line'. 2) (V) Ostridge. 3) (V) Camel's head. 4) (H) Image of the Ark.
Retired 2: 1) (V) Bust of Noah. 2) (V) Ark doors. 3) (V) Man praying in arch. 4) (H) Ark with Rainbow on left.
Retired 3: 1) (H) Two animals facing left. 2) (V) Dove flying over waves. 3) (H) Man working on a piece of metal. 4) (V) Two Ankylosaurus.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 38°37'20.6" N Longitude: 84°35'31.6" W
Google Maps coordinates: JCC5+W3 Williamstown, Kentucky

Please do not eliminate all the info in the site when updating. Just add your info to the bottom. Thanks GSY

5/14/26- all three machines have been removed. They ended contracts with the machine dealer and are supposed to be working on getting another dealer.

Machines and designs

3 machines
MachineDesignsCoin type
Retired 1?Penny
Retired 2?Penny
Retired 3?Penny

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