The Building of the Ark Encounter

Highlights of the construction of the largest timber frame structure in the world!

In this fast-paced new documentary, you will see the thrilling "backstory" of the building of the Ark Encounter. The hand of God is clear, so come along on a journey from the first brainstorming plan in 2004 to the Grand Opening in July 2016. Watch how this immense project came together. With behind -the-scenes interviews, beautiful fly-over footage, a time-lapse video of construction, a visit by former President Carter, and many other landmark moments, this DVD is one you will want to watch and share again and again. Hear from co-founders Ken Ham, Mark Looy, and Mike Zovath, plus lead exhibit designer Patrick Marsh and lead construction engineer LeRoy Troyer. Share the excitement! English subtitles. Approx. 30 minutes.

Documentary

Brad Benbow

(Self - Board Member)

Craig Baker

(Self - Board Member)

Don Landis

(Self - Chairman of the Board)

Jenean Hampton

(Self - Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky)

Ken Ham

(Self - President, CEO, and Co-founder)

Mark Looy

(Self - CCO, Vice President of Outreach, and Co-founder)

Dan Manthei

(Self - Board Member)

Patrick Marsh

(Self - Vice President of Attractions Design)

Harry Morton

(Self - Project Superintendent)

Richard Skinner

(Self - Mayor of Williamstown)

Keenan Tompkins

(Self - Owner of Colorado Timber Frame)

LeRoy Troyer

(Self - Lead Architect)

Mike Zovath

(Self - Chief Action Officer and Co-founder)