- Time Period: Post-WW2
- Institution: 1971
- Country: Netherlands
The Most Excellent Order of the Golden Ark (or Orde van de Gouden Ark in Dutch) is a Dutch order of merit established in 1971 by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands.
The order is awarded to people for major contributions to nature conservation. Although not awarded by the government of the Netherlands, it is considered by the government as a recognized chivalrous order.
Since its inception, over 300 people have been recognized by the award. Now that Prince Bernhard has died, the future of the order is uncertain.
The order has three grades:
- Commander
- Officer
- Knight
