International Crane Foundation, Inc.

We will begin a phased re-opening for visitors to our site on May 1, 2021, requiring reserved timed-entry passes. More information about making a reservation will be coming soon. Please check back often for information on safely planning your visit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reignite your love of cranes at the International Crane Foundation, celebrating soon its grand re-hatch with 12 new exhibits. Visit the only worldwide collection of 15 crane species.

Located in Baraboo amid the farmlands of southern Wisconsin, the International Crane Foundations headquarters are just ten minutes from the Wisconsin Dells and surrounding Baraboo Hills. Visitors to our site may enjoy a guided tour of the worlds cranes, take a hike on our nature trails, and browse nature-themed items from around the world in our gift shop.

The International Crane Foundation works worldwide to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds, and flyways on which they depend. We provide knowledge, leadership, and inspiration to engage people in resolving threats to cranes and their diverse landscapes.