MONTEBELLO, Calif.
(KABC) -- Like many businesses, the Montebello Barnyard Zoo has struggled during the pandemic.
The zoo has been a part of the community for nearly 30 years and turned to that community for help."First of all, it was a very personal connection.
Because, as we were raising our children, we always took them to the Barnyard Zoo," said Betty Peralta, Montebello resident and president of the volunteer organization Montebello Soroptimist.Many of the zoo's visitors are often students from nearby schools."We would love to keep doing that for the children.
Just to see the kids' faces and seeing how much fun they have here," said Melanie Wolovich, the zoo owner's daughter.But the zoo was closed ...