Doris April 26, 2010 22:37:06 (EDT)

I am looking for people to interview to share their memories of Benson's Animal Park from as far back as the 1920's until it had closed in the 80's. Become a part of a video movie, share your stories, photos, videos and memorabelia. Tell us how you enjoyed your experience. Call your grandparents, parents and other family and friends and start sharing your stories with each other and with us. Contact me at dorismassetti@yahoo.com

Kristin DeCost April 25, 2010 19:09:46 (EDT)

i love exploring this wonderus place But i am not a/in a/the committie for the benses farm how do you become a member????????????????????(if you can)

Ree April 25, 2010 02:50:39 (EDT)

Are you looking for any voluteers to help clean up the park?

Jay April 23, 2010 13:56:00 (EDT)

Hope the cleanup goes well this weekend, we are there in spirit, and would be helping out if we were not 1300 miles away !!! Jay and Cathy

Matt April 22, 2010 13:14:28 (EDT)

Is the park open to the public at the moment? I am curious as to whether or not the general public is allowed in there at the moment and if any of the original animal habitats/cages are still in tact. I am a photographer and was hoping to be able to do a shoot here soon. Also what is the exact address of the park to put into the GPS?
Thank you all

Ann April 22, 2010 09:38:16 (EDT)

Saturday, April 24th - 9AM to 2PM
We are having a clean up at Benson Park, and the weather has decided to cooperate.
Please bring chainsaws, rakes, shovels, and any other tools that you think can help.
Remember that the poison ivy may not but visible yet but it is still out there and you will want to cover up. Poison ivy blocker will be able at the check in desk.
Hope to see you Saturday!!!
Thanks for your continued support of the opening of the park.
Benson Park Volunteer Committee

tony April 20, 2010 23:24:46 (EDT)

Don't know if there will be a building for memorabilia or not, but you could donate those heads if there is.

Em April 20, 2010 22:18:15 (EDT)

Hi everyone. I have about 7 or 8 oversized parade heads that I bought at their auction. If anyone is interested in buying any of them, please contact me.
I have two indians, a pirate, woman, alligator and the face that you would inflate balloons through.
Thanks!
sf579@yahoo.com

Cheryl April 18, 2010 23:53:33 (EDT)

I don't remember Sally but I remember Judy the Gibbon.
I loved her. She was so sweet. I always wondered where she ended up.

There was another monkey named Pete. He was cute and kind of biegy pink in color. Not sure what kind he was.

and who could forget Junior ?

Those monkeys were in such tiny cages, very sad.

michael campofredano April 18, 2010 21:28:59 (EDT)

is there anyone who remembers sally the oldest monkey in captivity and whan she was at bensons,the dates

Lisi April 17, 2010 14:33:03 (EDT)

I am so glad Liz and Queen ended up at the Sanctuary, that Queenie's last years were spent so happily and that Liz's TB is being dealt with. Does anyone know what happened to Jackie II (the young African elephant)? Benson's had just bought her my second summer working there.

tony April 16, 2010 17:31:07 (EDT)

Can't stress the tick thing enough !!

Bensons is a perfect breeding ground for ticks !

They find their way to you.

Don't be a tick magnet........wear repellant !

Kenzie April 16, 2010 15:23:04 (EDT)

The owner of Benson's was my great cousin actually.

Jackie April 16, 2010 13:51:22 (EDT)

perhaps you've recieved this question a million times but, do you have any info on the dog park they wanted to create? We brought our dog when Benson's park was open last fall she LOVED all the scents! I think she would loose her mind with a dog park. Do wild animal scents last 20+ years?

tony April 15, 2010 21:38:19 (EDT)

don't forget tick repellant !

Ann April 15, 2010 00:59:24 (EDT)

This Sat., April 17th, is looking like a total washout. The Cleanup at at Benson Park has been postponed to the following Saturday - April 24th.

Aryana April 14, 2010 11:35:45 (EDT)

I went in there last night to see the place i have never been there in my life, but i can tell that it was a great place. You guys are doing a great job cleaning up. I can't wait for it to be open so that i can take many pictures.

Ann April 11, 2010 22:51:14 (EDT)

Saturday - April 17th - Clean-up at Benson Park. Volunteers of all ages are needed in every capacity to clear away brush, branches, tree limbs, etc. Bring any of your gear - trimmers, clippers, rakes, chain saws,etc. (Gloves, pants, & long sleeved shirts are recommended.) Come and join the fun!

JadeyLee April 11, 2010 18:16:25 (EDT)

I used to visit my grandparents in the summer and they always took us to Bensons. I would love to be a part of the recovery of the park. If anyone has any information regarding open opportunities please let me know. I am excited at the thought of reviving this historic playplace. :)