Visit the Crane Discovery Center to learn about the world’s cranes – we are the only place in the world with all 15 species – walk the nature trails, and browse our popular gift shop. We are open daily from May 1 through Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us Saturday, June 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. for An Evening with the Cranes at our global headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Sample local food, craft beer, and wine while you meet our local and regional staff and, of course, cranes.

Save the date for the 2026 Great Midwest Crane Fest – Celebrating Community and Conservation in Baraboo, Wisconsin, from Nov. 14 to 15, as thousands of Sandhill Cranes gather near the Wisconsin River before flying south for the winter.

Our crane gates close for the 2025 visitor season on Oct. 31.

A non-perishable donation for our local food pantry is your ticket to the Crane Discovery Center at our headquarters on Saturday, Oct. 25, to celebrate Good Neighbor Day!

Members matter! Save the date for our annual Member Appreciation Day on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Fun for the entire family! Save the date for our annual Cranes of the World Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 2, at our headquarters.

Join our Whooping Crane research and outreach team for our Whooper Wednesday Talks from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Crane Discovery Center on Wednesdays beginning May 28 through Sept. 3.

ads get in free to the Crane Discovery Center at our headquarters on Sunday, June 15 in celebration of Father’s Day!