Hersheypark is an amusement park

Amusement park

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 located in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey, Pennsylvania

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, near the Hershey Chocolate Factory.

Hersheypark was opened on April 24, 1907 as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company

The Hershey Company

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, an American

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 confectionery

Confectionery

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 company. Later, the company decided to open the park to the public. Today, the park's area covers over 110 acres (44.5 ha), containing over 60 rides and attractions.

Hersheypark admission also includes entry into Zoo America.