A Thousand Cranes

Share your love for cranes and your lasting commitment to conservation.

Making a gift to the International Crane Foundation’s A Thousand Cranes is a wonderful way to recognize a special occasion or remember a loved one.

Your donation of $1,000 includes an origami crane ornament—personalized with your message—that will join the flock on our outdoor exhibit at Cranes of the World in Baraboo, Wisconsin. We’ll also send you a keepsake ornament to treasure at home.

In ancient Japanese lore, cranes were thought to live for a thousand years. This belief gave rise to the auspicious motif of a thousand cranes, often expressed through the paper-folding art of origami and reflected in our flock of crane ornaments.

Join the flock of A Thousand Cranes. Your donation supports all our far-reaching conservation work.