Cranes of the World Celebration
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International Crane Foundation, Baraboo E11376 Shady Lane Rd., Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913
courtesy International Crane Foundation
A black necked crane in a pond.
A black necked crane in a pond.
media release: The International Crane Foundation will host its annual Cranes of the World Celebration on Saturday, August 12, featuring the world's 15 crane species. Doors will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last entry at 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Foundation's headquarters in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The cost is $12.50 for adults and $6 for children; members and children five and under are free daily.
See all 15 crane species and discover the International Crane Foundation's efforts to conserve them in 50 countries worldwide. The Foundation will offer two public tours during the day, and guests will move through every exhibit on our site and meet these striking and charismatic birds.
Learn more about the International Crane Foundation's African conservation programs while meeting the four species of African cranes, including the striking Crowned Cranes and wonderful Wattled Cranes. The Johnson Exhibit Pod houses six diverse species of cranes from Asia, Africa and Europe, including the renowned Red-crowned Crane. As you approach the Whooping Crane Alcove, observe beautiful fields of restored prairie and hike through a gorgeous oak savanna – perfect for birding. Be immersed in the North American wetlands of this critically endangered species and learn of their incredible journey for survival.
In addition to the guided tours, the International Crane Foundation will have many activities and special programs throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to find a front-row seat for naturalist and humorist David Stokes, who will sing fun and informative songs with live animal showcases. He will introduce guests to many creatures that depend on the same healthy wetlands inhabited by cranes.
Booths offering arts and crafts projects will be active from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., giving children a wealth of crane knowledge through interactive activities. Hope, the Foundation's Whooping Crane mascot, will make two guest appearances in the morning and afternoon. Children can also join in a scavenger hunt with a Cranes of the World booklet as they find answers to questions throughout the crane exhibits. Children who complete the search will be awarded a special sticker!
While visiting the Foundation, feel free to bring a snack and relax in the picnic areas. Be sure not to miss the gift shop, where you can find unique crane-themed gifts and souvenirs, many exclusive to the International Crane Foundation.
Visit the Foundation's website at savingcranes.org for more information, or call 608-356-9462, ext. 121. The International Crane Foundation, located at E11376 Shady Lane Road, Baraboo, Wisconsin, is open daily, April 15 – October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last entry at 4:30 p.m.