Whooping Cranes in North America: 80 Years of Conservation Action

This year marks a significant milestone in the conservation and recovery of the endangered whooping crane. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Patuxent Wildlife Research Center transferred its last two cranes of the approximately 75 that were in its flock to other institutions, closing out more than 50 years of the center’s whooping crane research and captive breeding success. Join Allan O’Connell, PhD to learn more about the program and pioneering science that has informed much of the birds’ recovery to date.

Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

Building Access - All adults must present a valid, government-issued photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.

Location - The Rachel Carson Room is located adjacent to the cafeteria in the lower level of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.