International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation (ICF) is a non-profit conservation organization that works to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds, and flyways on which they depend. Look for it in Fairfield. 1973 is when its story starts.
A zoo & aquarium inside Fairfield
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 43" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Delton is the nearest base
Delton is 2 miles northwest, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Milwaukee
Milwaukee is about 96 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1973
International Crane Foundation dates from 1973. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation (ICF) is a non-profit conservation organization that works to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds, and flyways on which they depend. Founded in 1973, the International Crane Foundation is headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on a 250-acre property that includes live crane exhibits with 15 crane species, a visitor center, breeding facilities, a research library and nature trails. The foundation works worldwide and in the US with local partners to raise and conserve cranes. The Foundation has offices in China, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa, as well as Texas, and works through strong partnerships with local organizations, governments, universities, businesses and others in these regions.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 1973
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Staying near International Crane Foundation
Rooms are nearest in Fairfield (4) and Lake Delton (81).
- 1Dells of the Wisconsin River
- 2Ice Age Trail
- 3Noah's Ark Water Park
- 4Devil's Lake
- 5Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
- 6Circus World Museum
- 7Mid-Continent Railway Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From International Crane Foundation | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | in town | — | 4 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,046 | $346K |
| Lake Delton | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 81 61 hotels · 8 motels · 8 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,451 | $178K |
| Wisconsin Dells | 6 mi north | 10 min | 60 33 hotels · 17 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 3,149 | $207K |
| Delton | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 11 3 hotels · 5 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 2,441 | $273K |
| Baraboo | 7 mi south | 10 min | 11 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 7 campgrounds | 1,778 | $350K |
| Baraboo | 6 mi south | 10 min | 9 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 13,224 | $222K |
| Lyndon | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 12 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds | 1,493 | $222K |
| West Baraboo | 5 mi south | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,572 | $225K |
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Getting there
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Around International Crane Foundation
Pair a visit with these, within 38 miles.
37 mi Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
17 mi Canyon & gorgeDells of the Wisconsin River
28 mi Park & preserveIce Age Trail34 mi Theme parkNoah's Ark Water Park
49 mi State parkDevil's Lake State Park
55 mi Theme parkMt. Olympus Water & Theme Park
66 mi MuseumCircus World Museum78 mi MuseumMid-Continent Railway MuseumPhoto credits
Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Dells of the Wisconsin River: atramos, CC BY 2.0 · Ice Age Trail: MDuchek, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Lake State Park: CrispAir at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Circus World Museum: Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
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Before visiting International Crane Foundation
Is International Crane Foundation in Fairfield?
Yes. It’s inside Fairfield, WI.
When is the best time to visit International Crane Foundation?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is International Crane Foundation from Milwaukee?
About 96 miles east of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to International Crane Foundation?
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 35 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 102 miles.
Where should I stay near International Crane Foundation?
Lake Delton (3 mi, 81 places to stay), Wisconsin Dells (6 mi, 60 places to stay) and Delton (2 mi, 11 places to stay).
Advice from Fairfield
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.