Dollywood Cancels 'Wings of America' Shows for a Second Day After Eagle Sanctuary Suffers Storm Damage
American Eagle Foundation staff will remove the birds while repairs are made, and the park closed the nearby area after storm damage compromised the enclosure.
- On Sunday, April 19, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, canceled all "Wings of America" shows after overnight storms damaged the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary aviary.
- A tree uprooted during storms Saturday night into Sunday morning "compromised" the aviary, prompting park officials to close surrounding areas for the safety of guests and eagles.
- American Eagle Foundation staff are removing the rescued eagles from the aviary and will house them at off-site facilities until netting repairs are complete, Dollywood said.
- No estimated timeline for repairs or reopening has been announced, though no other attractions or experiences have been affected by the storm damage.
- Despite the aviary closure, Dollywood continues its Flower & Food Festival through June 7 and prepares to host "Run Dollywood" on April 25 and 26, alongside the upcoming NightFlight Expedition.
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