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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-23-009875"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PRKA"
cik: "0001297937"
company_name: "PARKS AMERICA, INC"
filed_at: "2023-03-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-17T07:39:25.734622+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Parks! America reports severe weather damage at Wild Animal Safari Pine Mountain; reopening expected early April

## Summary
- Over 3,000 trees were uprooted or destroyed, causing catastrophic damage to buildings and animal habitats.
- Two tigers briefly escaped their enclosures but were safely recaptured; park perimeter fencing prevented them from leaving the property.
- The 3.5-mile Drive-Thru Safari is expected to reopen in early April; walk-about section remains closed until further notice.
- The park houses 400-500 animals; all animals were kept safe by staff during the storm.
- Parks! America plans to add four new exhibits in 2023 as part of a multi-year master plan.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-23-009875
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PRKA
- cik: 0001297937
- company_name: PARKS AMERICA, INC
- filed_at: 2023-03-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1297937/000149315223009875/0001493152-23-009875-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1297937/000149315223009875/form8-k.htm

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