Field Station: Dinosaurs, could not renew the lease because of the shift to a nonprofit model, which is still getting off the ground.

While the season that opened last weekend will likely be the last for Field Station: Dinosaurs , the family attraction in Overpeck County Park in Leonia, the owner said he is still trying to reach an agreement with Bergen County on a new lease.

In December, Guy Gsell, executive producer of the attraction, which features about three dozen animatronic dinosaurs, with live shows, games and activities, announced that it was changing to a nonprofit.

But the timing of the change made it difficult to continue operating in Overpeck Park after this season, he said.

This year is the last year of a five-year lease signed in 2021 with the county for 7 acres in the

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