Even species with lower population numbers now (such as Siberian or Whooping Cranes) are found over a considerable range in their migratory movements.
Whooping Cranes, an endangered species, also nest in the area during the summer and can be viewed via air charters as ground access is prohibited.
The museum currently houses the Lied Super Screen Theatre, McDonald Planetarium, and local and regional exhibits including the largest diorama of whooping and Sandhill cranes in the world.
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The central Platte River valley is an important stopover for migratory water birds, such as the Whooping Crane and Sandhill Crane, in their yearly traversal of the Central Flyway.