Hours and Parking
Our site is open daily from May 1 to October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Public guided tours are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekends only in May, September and October and daily in June, July and August. The tours are up to one hour and are a themed topic. Example topics include Cranes and Culture, Crane Behavior 101 and Spirit of Africa. View our August tour schedule.
Parking is free for all of our guests. Handicap parking is available, along with three electric vehicle charging stations.
Admission Fees
| Members and guests | Free |
| Adults (ages 18+) | $12.50 |
| Seniors (ages 65+) | $10.00 |
| Youth (ages 6-17) | $6.00 |
| Children (ages 5 and under) | Free |
| School field trips | $2.00/Youth (ages 6-17) |
| Adult group tours | $10.00/Adult (ages 18+) |
Perks
We are proud to participate in AAA’s exclusive member discount program. Please present your AAA membership card to receive a 20 percent discount on your adult admission fee.
Members of the International Crane Foundation enjoy free or discounted admissions at participating zoos and aquariums throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. View the current list of participating institutions in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program.
Directions
Our headquarters is located between Baraboo and the Wisconsin Dells just off U.S. Hwy 12 at E11376 Shady Lane Rd, Baraboo, WI, 53913.
Click on the above image to download and print a map to the International Crane Foundation’s headquarters.
Directions via U.S. Hwy. BD
To reach us from the U.S. Hwy. 12 bypass connecting Baraboo and the Wisconsin Dells use the following directions:
Westbound on U.S. Hwy. 12 –
Take exit 214 (North Reedsburg Rd.) and turn right (east) towards Cty. Hwy. BD and the Ho-Chunk Casino. At the intersection with Cty. Hwy. BD turn left (west) until you reach Shady Lane Rd.
Eastbound on U.S. Hwy. 12 –
Take exit 212 (Cty. Hwy. BD and Fern Dell Rd.) and travel south (west) towards the Ho-Chunk Casino until you reach Shady Lane Rd.