In 1997, the name of the foundation was changed to the current "Stiftelsen Nordens Ark", and in 1999 Nordens Ark opened for the first time for visitors.
In 1997, the name of the foundation was changed to the current "Stiftelsen Nordens Ark". In 1996 Åby was sold to the foundation of Nordens Ark. And in 1999 Nordens Ark opened for the first time for visitors.