White Oak Conservation is pleased to announce that two Whooping Crane chicks have hatched, marking the first time White Oak has successfully bred this critically endangered species.
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Second Cranes and Culture Art Series with Photographer, Author Stan Tekiela is May 5
Photographer and Author Stan Tekiela is the featured artist Saturday, May 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for the International Crane Foundation’s Cranes and Culture Art Series.
Join us for our Cranes and Culture Art Series
The International Crane Foundation is hosting a series of Cranes and Culture events this visitor season. The first event is Saturday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Cranes and Culture Art Series will educate visitors by offering a series of complimentary monthly workshops led by local artists.
Using Photomedicine to Care for Aging Cranes
The International Crane Foundation supports a full-time veterinary team and comprehensive health care program for our captive crane population. The most common issue affecting the aging cranes in our captive population is osteoarthritis – affecting 10% of our current flock – which unfortunately has no cure. Recent research in the area of low-level light therapy has shown excellent results in treating chronic pain with no known side effects.
Crane City Renovations Bring New Life to Crane Enclosures
This winter we finished the fifth phase of renovations to our breeding facility Crane City. Yes, fifth – Crane City is extensive and houses around 70 birds. This multi-year effort is focusing on needed improvements to the cranes’ enclosures, including new siding and flight netting, reinforced fencing and roof repairs, and upgraded water hydrants and electrical.
Ribbons in the Sky
Rare sighting of Endangered Whooping Cranes inspires awe and gratitude.
New interpretive panels in Whooping Crane exhibit
If you visited our Whooping Crane exhibit this fall did you notice the new interpretive panels mounted around the exhibit mural?
Thanks to donations, Texas program rebuilding begins!
To all of you who answered our call for help following the Hurricane Harvey devastation of our International Crane Foundation Rockport, Texas, office – We thank you!
Whooping Crane Egg Scorecard 2017
Our captive Whooping Cranes are laying eggs, wild cranes are building nests and incubating, and chicks are hatching – breeding season is here!
Opal – Collaboration Yields a Precious Gem
This story begins several years ago with a Hooded Crane egg, produced at the International Crane Foundation, and its whirlwind journey across the country to the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.