Hours, Admission & Directions - International Crane Foundation

International Crane Foundation

 

Hours, Admission & Directions

The Cranes of the World is open!

Our site in Baraboo, Wisconsin, is open daily through October 31, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scroll down for admissions information.

Masks are required indoors for all visitors and staff. We request that you also observe social distancing indoors and outside. This is for your safety as well as the safety of our staff and other visitors.

Click here for more information on what to expect during your visit.

Hours and Parking

Our site will be open daily beginning May 1 to October 31, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Parking is free for all of our guests. Handicap parking is available, along with three electric vehicle charging stations.

George Archibald Welcome Center Theater

Our George Archibald Welcome Center Theater is currently closed – thank you for your understanding.

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
Currently not offering school tours.		 $2.00/Youth (ages 6-17)
Adult group tours
Currently not offering 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% 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.

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Directions via U.S. Hwy. 12

The former U.S. Hwy. 12 is now Cty. Hwy. BD between Baraboo and the Wisconsin Dells. 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.