Op-Ed: Ark Encounter numbers are strong and getting stronger

THE LEXINGTON HERALD
By Ken Ham

Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky

While speaking at our sold-out conference in Ireland, I was sent a Herald-Leader article about the Ark Encounter, our themed attraction in Williamstown. The piece suggested the Ark was struggling with attendance and revenue as it was entering its third year. I just had to rub my eyes. You see, attendance for year two (it concluded July 7) actually eclipsed year one. New attractions almost always see a drop in numbers after the excitement of the first year or two wears off. Now, if the Ark is supposedly struggling, how could we build a new $20 million multi-purpose center, seating 2,500 people (opening in a few months), and greatly expand our zoo? [More]