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On July 7, 2016, the Ark Encounter was opened to the general public in Williamstown, Kentucky.<ref>Ham, Ken. [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2016/07/07/ark-encounter-opens-to-the-public/ Ark Encounter Opens to the Public!] ''Answers in Genesis''. July 7, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref> The opening date, 7/7, was intentionally chosen to coincide with Genesis 7:7. Roughly 50-120 atheist protestors protested along the exit ramp of I-75 on opening day,<ref name="Weed"/> even though about half of those at the exit ramp were believed to be Christians who witnessed to the atheists.<ref>Ham, Ken (August 15, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/ark-encounters-responding-misinformation/ Ark Encounter’s Impact—Responding to Misinformation]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved August 18, 2016.</ref>

On July 7, 2016, the Ark Encounter was opened to the general public in Williamstown, Kentucky.<ref>Ham, Ken. [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2016/07/07/ark-encounter-opens-to-the-public/ Ark Encounter Opens to the Public!] ''Answers in Genesis''. July 7, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.</ref> The opening date, 7/7, was intentionally chosen to coincide with Genesis 7:7. Roughly 50-120 atheist protestors protested along the exit ramp of I-75 on opening day,<ref name="Weed"/> even though about half of those at the exit ramp were believed to be Christians who witnessed to the atheists.<ref>Ham, Ken (August 15, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/ark-encounters-responding-misinformation/ Ark Encounter’s Impact—Responding to Misinformation]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved August 18, 2016.</ref>

For the first 40 days of operation to the general public, the Ark had extended hours, where is opened at 9 am and closed at midnight, which symbolized the biblical account of the rains for 40 days and 40 nights.<ref>Law, Jeannie (January 26, 2016). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/ken-ham-ark-encounter-host-millions-40-days-40-nights-opening-155856/ Ken Ham's Ark Encounter to Host Millions of Visitors in 40 Days, 40 Nights Opening]. ''Christian Post''. Retrieved August 18, 2016.</ref> In the first three months, 350,000 people had visited the Ark Encounter, far exceeding one State of Kentucky estimate, which had estimated 325,000 people for the entire year.<ref>Mitchell, Kyle (October 6, 2016). [http://www.wdrb.com/story/33337835/ark-encounter-sees-strong-attendances-numbers-in-first-three-months Ark Encounter sees strong attendances numbers in first 3 months]. ''WDRB''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> Despite false reports casting the Ark Encounter as a failing attraction, it has seen large crowds and attracted much tourism to the Northern Kentucky area.<ref>Unruh, Bob (June 26, 2017). [http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/fake-news-media-claim-new-noahs-ark-sinking/ Rainy daze: Is Noah's Ark actually sinking?]. ''WND''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.</ref> The Ark Encounter had a strong and successful first year, hosting 1 million visitors.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/about/press/2017/07/06/ark-encounter-makes-enormous-impact-in-first-year/ Ark Encounter Makes Enormous Impact in First Year]. ''Answers in Genesis''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Smith, Lawrence (July 6, 2017). [http://www.wdrb.com/story/35827195/1-year-after-opening-ark-encounters-attendance-and-impact-is-growing 1 year after opening, Ark Encounter's attendance and impact is growing]. ''WDRB''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Attendance at the [[Creation Museum]] was nearly triple the yearly average that year.<ref>Wartman, Scott (July 7, 2017). [http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/07/07/creationist-parks-still-potent-draw-visitors-controversy/425293001/ Creationist parks still a potent draw for visitors and controversy]. ''The Cincinnati Enquirer''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref>

For the first 40 days of operation to the general public, the Ark had extended hours, where is opened at 9 am and closed at midnight, which symbolized the biblical account of the rains for 40 days and 40 nights.<ref>Law, Jeannie (January 26, 2016). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/ken-ham-ark-encounter-host-millions-40-days-40-nights-opening-155856/ Ken Ham's Ark Encounter to Host Millions of Visitors in 40 Days, 40 Nights Opening]. ''Christian Post''. Retrieved August 18, 2016.</ref> In the first three months, 350,000 people had visited the Ark Encounter, far exceeding one State of Kentucky estimate, which had estimated 325,000 people for the entire year.<ref>Mitchell, Kyle (October 6, 2016). [http://www.wdrb.com/story/33337835/ark-encounter-sees-strong-attendances-numbers-in-first-three-months Ark Encounter sees strong attendances numbers in first 3 months]. ''WDRB''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> Despite false reports casting the Ark Encounter as a failing attraction, it has seen large crowds and attracted much tourism to the Northern Kentucky area.<ref>Unruh, Bob (June 26, 2017). [https://www.wnd.com/2017/06/fake-news-media-claim-new-noahs-ark-sinking/ Rainy daze: Is Noah's Ark actually sinking?]. ''WND''. Retrieved June 3, 2017.</ref> The Ark Encounter had a strong and successful first year, hosting 1 million visitors.<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/about/press/2017/07/06/ark-encounter-makes-enormous-impact-in-first-year/ Ark Encounter Makes Enormous Impact in First Year]. ''Answers in Genesis''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Smith, Lawrence (July 6, 2017). [http://www.wdrb.com/story/35827195/1-year-after-opening-ark-encounters-attendance-and-impact-is-growing 1 year after opening, Ark Encounter's attendance and impact is growing]. ''WDRB''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Attendance at the [[Creation Museum]] was nearly triple the yearly average that year.<ref>Wartman, Scott (July 7, 2017). [http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/07/07/creationist-parks-still-potent-draw-visitors-controversy/425293001/ Creationist parks still a potent draw for visitors and controversy]. ''The Cincinnati Enquirer''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref>

==Notable occurrences==

==Notable occurrences==

On October 22, 2016, the film ''[[The Atheist Delusion]]'', by evangelist [[Ray Comfort]] who has a strong relationship with AiG, premiered at the Ark.<ref>Ham, Ken (October 26, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/ray-comforts-atheist-delusion-premieres-ark-encounter/ Ray Comfort’s ''The Atheist Delusion'' Premieres at Ark Encounter]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved October 26, 2016.</ref>

On October 22, 2016, the film ''[[The Atheist Delusion]]'', by evangelist [[Ray Comfort]] who has a strong relationship with AiG, premiered at the Ark.<ref>Ham, Ken (October 26, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/ray-comforts-atheist-delusion-premieres-ark-encounter/ Ray Comfort’s ''The Atheist Delusion'' Premieres at Ark Encounter]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved October 26, 2016.</ref>

To celebrate the [[Christmas]] season in 2016, AiG decorated the Ark with [[rainbow]] lights in order to "take the rainbow back" from the [[homosexual agenda]] and show the true and undefiled meaning of the rainbow as recorded in [[Genesis]] 9:12-16.<ref>Ham, Ken (December 20, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2016/12/20/rainbow-lights-at-ark/ Rainbow Lights at the Ark]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Wartman, Scott (December 23, 2016). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/12/23/kentucky-ark-builder-wants-take-rainbow-back/95802416/ Kentucky ark builder wants to take rainbow back]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref> Like usual, the media and supporters of the homosexual agenda have circulated blatant misrepresentations and even lies concerning this action as well as the true meaning of the rainbow.<ref>Ham, Ken (January 16, 2017). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2017/01/16/christians-who-accept-millions-years-undermine-gods-word/ Christians Who Accept Millions of Years Undermine God’s Word]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref> Ken Ham announced in February 2017 that AiG would permanently light the Ark in rainbow colors,<ref>Ham, Ken (February 3, 2017). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/keeping-rainbow-at-ark-encounter/ We’re Keeping the Rainbow at the Ark Encounter]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved February 5, 2017.</ref> something achieved in July of that year.<ref>Byas, Steve (July 25, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/26542-ken-ham-reclaims-rainbow-at-ark-exhibit Ken Ham Reclaims Rainbow at Ark Exhibit]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Blair, Leonardo (July 20, 2017). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/ken-ham-reclaims-rainbow-for-god-with-permanent-light-on-ark-lgbt-advocates-riled-192701/ Ken Ham Reclaims Rainbow for God With Permanent Light on Ark; LGBT Advocates Riled]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Eads, Morgan (July 23, 2017). [http://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article163195713.html A Christian theme park claims it is ‘taking back’ the rainbow from the LGBTQ community]. ''The Sacramento Bee''. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref>

To celebrate the [[Christmas]] season in 2016, AiG decorated the Ark with [[rainbow]] lights in order to "take the rainbow back" from the [[homosexual agenda]] and show the true and undefiled meaning of the rainbow as recorded in [[Genesis]] 9:12-16.<ref>Ham, Ken (December 20, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2016/12/20/rainbow-lights-at-ark/ Rainbow Lights at the Ark]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Wartman, Scott (December 23, 2016). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2016/12/23/kentucky-ark-builder-wants-take-rainbow-back/95802416/ Kentucky ark builder wants to take rainbow back]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref> Like usual, the media and supporters of the homosexual agenda have circulated blatant misrepresentations and even lies concerning this action as well as the true meaning of the rainbow.<ref>Ham, Ken (January 16, 2017). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2017/01/16/christians-who-accept-millions-years-undermine-gods-word/ Christians Who Accept Millions of Years Undermine God’s Word]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved January 17, 2017.</ref> Ken Ham announced in February 2017 that AiG would permanently light the Ark in rainbow colors,<ref>Ham, Ken (February 3, 2017). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/keeping-rainbow-at-ark-encounter/ We’re Keeping the Rainbow at the Ark Encounter]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved February 5, 2017.</ref> something achieved in July of that year.<ref>Byas, Steve (July 25, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/26542-ken-ham-reclaims-rainbow-at-ark-exhibit Ken Ham Reclaims Rainbow at Ark Exhibit]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Blair, Leonardo (July 20, 2017). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/ken-ham-reclaims-rainbow-for-god-with-permanent-light-on-ark-lgbt-advocates-riled-192701/ Ken Ham Reclaims Rainbow for God With Permanent Light on Ark; LGBT Advocates Riled]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Eads, Morgan (July 23, 2017). [https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article163195713.html A Christian theme park claims it is ‘taking back’ the rainbow from the LGBTQ community]. ''The Sacramento Bee''. Retrieved July 27, 2017.</ref>

==Characteristics==

==Characteristics==

==Reception==

==Reception==

The Ark Encounter has received positive reviews from both Christian creationists<ref>Ethridge, Melany & A. Larry Ross (September 15, 2016). [http://macarthur.charismanews.com/world/59931-ken-ham-s-latest-endeavor-amazing-remarkable-awesome Ken Ham's Latest Endeavor: 'Amazing, Remarkable, Awesome']. ''Charisma News''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> and non-creationists.<ref>Wayne and Carla Anderson (September 11, 2016). [http://www.columbiatribune.com/arts_life/pulse/the-ark-encounter-doubters-aside-ark-exhibit-is-impressive/article_1bf58c88-10f3-5cb3-af3d-a2240301a250.html The Ark Encounter: Doubters aside, ark exhibit is impressive]. ''Columbia Daily Tribune''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref><ref>Noel, Josh (October 9, 2016). [http://www.leadertelegram.com/Features/Travel/2016/10/09/Noah-s-Ark-in-Kentucky-is-something-to-see.html Noah’s Ark in Kentucky is something to see]. ''Leader-Telegram''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> There have been visitors from all across the nation, the world, and from diverse social and personal backgrounds.<ref>[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2016/09/worldwide-visitors-rave-about-americas-newest-tourist-attraction-ark-encounter.php Worldwide Visitors Rave About America's Newest Tourist Attraction: Ark Encounter]. ''WBIW''. September 15, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> The Ark Encounter has come under intense attack by atheists and others who oppose creation, but this is unsurprising and it has not affected the success of the attraction. There has also been a lot of misrepresentation of the Ark and its success by the media, but again, this is unsurprising.<ref>Ham, Ken (October 25, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/media-misleads-about-ark-again/ Media Misleads About the Ark . . . Again!]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved October 25, 2016.</ref><ref>Ham, Ken (June 12, 2017). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/secularist-media-war-against-ark-continues/ The Secularist Media War Against the Ark Continues]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.wnd.com/2017/07/as-it-was-in-the-days-of-noah-ark-encounter-fights-fake-news/ As it was in the days of Noah ... Ark Encounter fights fake news]. ''WND''. July 29, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.</ref>

The Ark Encounter has received positive reviews from both Christian creationists<ref>Ethridge, Melany & A. Larry Ross (September 15, 2016). [http://macarthur.charismanews.com/world/59931-ken-ham-s-latest-endeavor-amazing-remarkable-awesome Ken Ham's Latest Endeavor: 'Amazing, Remarkable, Awesome']. ''Charisma News''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> and non-creationists.<ref>Wayne and Carla Anderson (September 11, 2016). [http://www.columbiatribune.com/arts_life/pulse/the-ark-encounter-doubters-aside-ark-exhibit-is-impressive/article_1bf58c88-10f3-5cb3-af3d-a2240301a250.html The Ark Encounter: Doubters aside, ark exhibit is impressive]. ''Columbia Daily Tribune''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref><ref>Noel, Josh (October 9, 2016). [http://www.leadertelegram.com/Features/Travel/2016/10/09/Noah-s-Ark-in-Kentucky-is-something-to-see.html Noah’s Ark in Kentucky is something to see]. ''Leader-Telegram''. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> There have been visitors from all across the nation, the world, and from diverse social and personal backgrounds.<ref>[http://www.wbiw.com/state/archive/2016/09/worldwide-visitors-rave-about-americas-newest-tourist-attraction-ark-encounter.php Worldwide Visitors Rave About America's Newest Tourist Attraction: Ark Encounter]. ''WBIW''. September 15, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> The Ark Encounter has come under intense attack by atheists and others who oppose creation, but this is unsurprising and it has not affected the success of the attraction. There has also been a lot of misrepresentation of the Ark and its success by the media, but again, this is unsurprising.<ref>Ham, Ken (October 25, 2016). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/media-misleads-about-ark-again/ Media Misleads About the Ark . . . Again!]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved October 25, 2016.</ref><ref>Ham, Ken (June 12, 2017). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ark-encounter/secularist-media-war-against-ark-continues/ The Secularist Media War Against the Ark Continues]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2017/07/as-it-was-in-the-days-of-noah-ark-encounter-fights-fake-news/ As it was in the days of Noah ... Ark Encounter fights fake news]. ''WND''. July 29, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.</ref>

It was reported in May 2017 that, according to the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum were helping increase tourism in the Northern Kentucky region.<ref>Ashwill, Vickie (May 16, 2017). [http://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/ark-encounter-helped-tide-of-northern-kentucky-tourism-rise-in-2016 Ark Encounter helped tide of Northern Kentucky tourism rise in 2016]. ''WCPO''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> According to the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitor Bureau, 2017 was the best-ever year to date for Northern Kentucky tourism.<ref>Ham, Ken (March 27, 2018). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2018/03/27/northern-kentucky-has-its-best-year-tourism-ever/ Northern Kentucky Has Its Best Year for Tourism Ever]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved April 2, 2018.</ref>

It was reported in May 2017 that, according to the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum were helping increase tourism in the Northern Kentucky region.<ref>Ashwill, Vickie (May 16, 2017). [http://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/ark-encounter-helped-tide-of-northern-kentucky-tourism-rise-in-2016 Ark Encounter helped tide of Northern Kentucky tourism rise in 2016]. ''WCPO''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref> According to the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitor Bureau, 2017 was the best-ever year to date for Northern Kentucky tourism.<ref>Ham, Ken (March 27, 2018). [https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2018/03/27/northern-kentucky-has-its-best-year-tourism-ever/ Northern Kentucky Has Its Best Year for Tourism Ever]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved April 2, 2018.</ref>

===Atheist bias===

===Atheist bias===

Because the Ark Encounter is an explicitly Christian attraction with an explicitly Christian message, many atheists are opposed to it to a fanatical degree. After the Ark Encounter opened, many atheists spread a rumor that attendance levels were extremely low.<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/15/creationist-ken-ham-caught-misleading-people-about-ark-encounters-attendance-on-opening-day/],[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/22/ken-ham-isnt-a-big-bad-ogre-why-i-feel-bad-about-ark-encounter/], [https://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/skimpy-attendance-at-the-ark-park/],[http://deadstate.org/according-to-drone-footage-ken-hams-ark-encounter-isnt-getting-the-attendance-he-predicted/], [http://americannewsx.com/hot-off-the-press/kentuckians-donate-18-million-for-empty-ark-encounter/]</ref> However, in September 2016, it was reported by reliable sources that Ark Encounter attendance actually exceeded expectations.<ref>Hamrick, Brian (September 15, 2016). [http://www.wlwt.com/news/riding-wave-of-popularity-ark-encounter-exceeds-attendance-projections/41685054 Riding wave of popularity, Ark Encounter exceeds attendance projections]. ''WLWT''. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/16/ark-encounter-beats-attendance-projections.html Ark Encounter beats attendance projections]. ''Cincinnati Business Courier''. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.wlky.com/news/the-ark-encounter-exceeds-attendance-projections/41700912 The Ark Encounter exceeds attendance projections]. ''WLKY''. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref> Despite this, many atheists have visited the Ark Encounter.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/2016/10/atheists-skeptics-flock-to-see-the-ark/ Atheists, skeptics flock to see ... the Ark!]. ''WND''. October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref>

Because the Ark Encounter is an explicitly Christian attraction with an explicitly Christian message, many atheists are opposed to it to a fanatical degree. After the Ark Encounter opened, many atheists spread a rumor that attendance levels were extremely low.<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/15/creationist-ken-ham-caught-misleading-people-about-ark-encounters-attendance-on-opening-day/],[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/22/ken-ham-isnt-a-big-bad-ogre-why-i-feel-bad-about-ark-encounter/], [https://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/skimpy-attendance-at-the-ark-park/],[http://deadstate.org/according-to-drone-footage-ken-hams-ark-encounter-isnt-getting-the-attendance-he-predicted/], [http://americannewsx.com/hot-off-the-press/kentuckians-donate-18-million-for-empty-ark-encounter/]</ref> However, in September 2016, it was reported by reliable sources that Ark Encounter attendance actually exceeded expectations.<ref>Hamrick, Brian (September 15, 2016). [http://www.wlwt.com/news/riding-wave-of-popularity-ark-encounter-exceeds-attendance-projections/41685054 Riding wave of popularity, Ark Encounter exceeds attendance projections]. ''WLWT''. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/16/ark-encounter-beats-attendance-projections.html Ark Encounter beats attendance projections]. ''Cincinnati Business Courier''. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.wlky.com/news/the-ark-encounter-exceeds-attendance-projections/41700912 The Ark Encounter exceeds attendance projections]. ''WLKY''. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.</ref> Despite this, many atheists have visited the Ark Encounter.<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/2016/10/atheists-skeptics-flock-to-see-the-ark/ Atheists, skeptics flock to see ... the Ark!]. ''WND''. October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.</ref>

The Ark Encounter offered free admission to schools, though the atheist [[Freedom From Religion Foundation]] pressured schools not to take advantage of the offer.<ref>Parke, Caleb (January 11, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/ken-ham-offers-free-admission-to-schools-after-atheist-group-warns-against-ark-encounter-field-trips Ken Ham offers free admission to schools after atheist group warns against Ark Encounter field trips]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.</ref><ref>Smith, Samuel (January 10, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/atheist-group-warns-over-1000-school-districts-against-taking-ark-encounter-field-trips-ken-ham-responds.html Atheist group warns over 1,000 school districts not to take kids to Ark Encounter; Ken Ham responds]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.</ref>

The Ark Encounter offered free admission to schools, though the atheist [[Freedom From Religion Foundation]] pressured schools not to take advantage of the offer.<ref>Parke, Caleb (January 11, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/ken-ham-offers-free-admission-to-schools-after-atheist-group-warns-against-ark-encounter-field-trips Ken Ham offers free admission to schools after atheist group warns against Ark Encounter field trips]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.</ref><ref>Smith, Samuel (January 10, 2019). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/atheist-group-warns-over-1000-school-districts-against-taking-ark-encounter-field-trips-ken-ham-responds.html Atheist group warns over 1,000 school districts not to take kids to Ark Encounter; Ken Ham responds]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved January 11, 2019.</ref>