The Most Excellent Order of the Golden Ark (Dutch: Orde van de Gouden Ark) is a Dutch order of merit established in 1971 by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands.

It is awarded to people for major contributions to nature conservation.

[1] Although not awarded by the government of the Netherlands, it is considered by the government as a recognized chivalrous order.

[2] Since its inception, over 300 people have been recognised by the award.

Now that Prince Bernhard has died, the future of the order is uncertain.