Hersheypark Shutters Retail Outlets and Zoo During Winter Storm, Sets Tentative Reopenings

Overview

• Hersheypark said Hersheypark Supply Co., Ticketing, The Sweeterie and The Chocolatier will be closed Jan. 25–28.
• ZooAmerica will remain closed Jan. 24–Feb. 1 with the extended pause reflecting animal care needs and staff safety.
• The park is targeting Jan. 29 for retail and ticketing and Feb. 1 for the zoo, contingent on weather and cleanup progress.
• The shutdown follows a winter storm affecting about 245 million people across 40 states, with more than 700,000 power outages and over 15,000 flight cancellations reported.
• These multi-day closures are unusual for facilities that typically operate year-round, though Hersheypark says 2026 plans, including an April 3 season start and new offerings, remain scheduled.