Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Schlitterbahn Resorts, SeaWorld closing for March amid coronavirus concerns

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced it is closing until the end of March due to coronavirus concerns.

The amusement park posted on to its Twitter account that it will close Saturday until the end of the month when it will re-evaluate the situation. The park has also hired an infectious disease specialist for advice, Fiesta Texas said in a news release.

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"While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at this property, the safety of our guests and team members is always our highest priority," Fiesta Texas said, adding that it will continue to monitor the conditions and follow guidance from local and federal officials.

SeaWorld San Antonio has followed suit and announced Friday afternoon that starting March 16 it will temporarily close all of its theme parks through the end of the month.

Essential personnel, including the animal care experts, will continue to look after the health, safety and nutritional needs of the animals at the park, SeaWorld said. Animal rescue and rehabilitation operations will also continue.

Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resort will also close its waterparks in New Braunfels and Galveston until the end of March.

In a news release, the resort said it believes this was the right decision for its guests, associates and community.

"Our guests and associates are considered family. We have their wellbeing at the forefront of our decision making," the resort said in the release.

The Schlitterbahn Resort hotels will remain open.

The resort said it will work with guests who have prepaid tickets or booked rooms during the closure period. Refunds and rebookings may be requested by emailing requests@schlitterbahn.com.

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