Heavy Rain, Flooding Forces HersheyPark, Knoebels To Close Monday

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Severe weather caused two popular Pennsylvania amusement parks to close on Monday.

HersheyPark was forced to shut down after a weekend of excessive rain and flooding.

Zoo America posted to Facebook informing guests that it was going to be closed for the day and ensured that the animals affected by the flooding were moved to safe areas.

Knoebels Amusement Resort also closed on Monday, but plans to reopen Tuesday, weather permitting. Knoebels reminded guests that the 2018 Christmas In July celebration begins Tuesday.