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Dollywood cancels 'Wings of America' shows on Sunday after eagle sanctuary suffers storm damage
American Eagle Foundation staff will remove the birds and house them until repairs are finished, Dollywood said.
- On Sunday, April 19, Dollywood canceled all "Wings of America" shows after overnight storms uprooted a tree near Eagle Mountain Sanctuary, damaging the aviary in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
- Severe weather between Saturday night and Sunday morning uprooted a tree that "compromised" the sanctuary structure, prompting the park to issue an official statement prioritizing guest and animal safety.
- Staff from the American Eagle Foundation will relocate the eagles to their facilities until the aviary netting is repaired, while the park closed the surrounding area to ensure safety.
- Dollywood confirmed no other attractions or experiences were impacted by the storm damage, though the park has not provided an estimated timeline for when repairs will be completed.
- The park continues its 41st season while hosting the Flower & Food Festival through June 7 and preparing to debut the NightFlight Expedition ride in Wildwood Grove later this spring.
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Dollywood eagle sanctuary damaged by storm, eagles relocated
PIGEON FORGE, TN (WSPA) — Dollywood Parks & Resorts announced Sunday that its aviary near Eagle Mountain Sanctuary was compromised due to an uprooted tree caused by overnight storms. This incident has necessitated the temporary relocation of the eagles while the facility undergoes repairs. Staff from the American Eagle Foundation will remove eagles from the [...]
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