Celebrating 50 Years – Fly Together

Juvenile Siberian Crane
Juvenile Siberian Crane by Ciming Mei

For 50 years, we’ve made it our mission to save cranes and their habitats while improving the lives of the people who consider these birds neighbors worldwide. Cranes aren’t just any bird – they’re an eco-diplomat that connects us all to each other and the places we call home.

A neighbor like that is worth fighting for. We’ve made great progress in the past 50 years, but we’re just getting started. Our work today impacts the world we leave to the next generation of budding conservationists.

Come fly with us for the next 50 as we work to keep cranes the cornerstone of our lives.

A man wearing a blue hat shows a book to a group of students and adults.

Our Mission The International Crane Foundation works worldwide to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds and flyways on which they depend. We provide knowledge, leadership and inspiration to engage people in resolving threats to cranes and their diverse landscapes.

The Siberian Crane exhibit at the International Crane Foundation.

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The Cranes of the World at the International Crane Foundation is open daily from May 1 to October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Located in Baraboo amid the farmlands of southern Wisconsin, our headquarters is just ten minutes from the Wisconsin Dells and surrounding Baraboo Hills. Visitors to our site may enjoy learning about the world’s cranes, taking a hike on our nature trails, and browsing nature-themed items from around the world in our gift shop.

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