Full-size replica of Noah's Ark

Johan Huibers poses with a stuffed tiger in front of his full-scale replica of Noah's Ark in Dordrecht, Netherlands, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The Ark has opened its doors in the Netherlands after receiving permission to receive up to 3,000 visitors per day.

Huibers - who had previously constructed a smaller version of the ark - said his $1.6 million replica has realized a 20-year dream to educate people about history and faith.

Credit: AP Photo/Peter Dejong