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    Nestled between the Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo Bluffs, and the Wisconsin River, the International Crane Foundation’s Crane Discovery Center is the only place to see all 15 crane species from around the globe. Cranes are found on five continents and live in some of the most remote and wild places on the planet. Located near Wisconsin Dells, the Crane Discovery Center is open daily from May 1–Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit to learn about the world’s cranes, enjoy a guided tour, and walk the nature trails. Check our website for information regarding daily public tour times and other exciting opportunities.

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    1. Crane Discovery Center

    Crane Discovery Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin
    Visit the Crane Discovery Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin, to learn about how cranes connect us all; Photo courtesy of International Crane Foundation

     

    2. Cranes Connect Us

    A Whooping Crane at the Crane Discovery Center
    A Whooping Crane at the Crane Discovery Center; Photo courtesy of International Crane Foundation

     

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    Native prairie at the International Crane Foundation
    Enjoy miles of hiking trails and even go birding in our native prairie; Photo courtesy of International Crane Foundation

     

    4. George Archibald Welcome Center

    Welcome Center at the International Crane Foundation
    The Welcome Center is your gateway to the cranes of the world; Photo courtesy of International Crane Foundation

     

     

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