New Visitor Center in Okhotsk Perevoz, Yakutia, established for migratory bird research and education activities.

A local grassroots celebration of cranes has now grown into a national platform for education, cultural exchange, and conservation action.

How do you secure a floodplain of international significance for wildlife and people, reverse ecological degradation, and promote sustainable development and livelihoods for one million Zambians?

In the vast sky, the Siberian Crane, with its graceful figure and tenacious migratory journey, has become a legend of nature. Among these migratory birds, there is a female Siberian Crane whose life has written a touching story. She is S25, a name remembered by countless people, a symbol of courage, resilience, and hope. 

The International Crane Foundation is a leader in the conservation of cranes. We don’t work alone, however, and we owe much of our success to the wonderful volunteers who help us accomplish our mission.

We believe people and cranes—and other wildlife—can coexist peacefully on urban, suburban and rural landscapes. As with many neighbors, coexisting peacefully might require some patience and creativity.

The Crane Discovery Center at the International Crane Foundation’s global headquarters is set to open for the visitor season on Thursday, May 1, at 9 a.m. Due to the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), some crane species will not be on display. Until it is safe to return all species to their summer enclosures, visitors will receive 20% off the price of admission.

Six juvenile Sarus Cranes will soon have a new home at Tram Chim National Park in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.

The International Crane Foundation joined the Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities and Isingiro District Local Government, to celebrate the Fifth National Crane Festival under the theme “Investing in wetland conservation for the benefit of people, cranes, and other biodiversity.”