Alison January 22, 2008 01:03:42 (EDT)

Well this is interesting, I just found out that on my property here near Benson's is the remains of an elephant and other larger animals.

I drive by everyday and I am still sad to see it gone; too bad its taking FOREVER for the State of New Hampshire to do something with the property. I am happy to have been able to go when I was a little girl though :)

Rich January 21, 2008 18:16:11 (EDT)

I've got pictures of me and my cousin visiting Benson's circa 1948. We are photographed in front of a large elephant statue - then white. What ever happened to the elephant? Also, does anyone recall a statue of an elk nearby (looks to be bronze metal)? Thanks and much appreciation to creators of this site (especially the video - loved it!).

Andrew January 19, 2008 10:48:27 (EDT)

Gerry - If you give the webmaster of this site a copy, he may be able to put it up on the site so can all watch it.

Gerry Ford January 18, 2008 18:29:29 (EDT)

Hello, I just came upon your site by accident I was very young when I visited there in 1960-1961 so I dont remeber much however 3 months ago I transfered some old family films to DVD and found footage of your farm. If you would like a copy please let me know. Gerry

Maddie January 17, 2008 18:42:03 (EDT)

I too looked this up because of Mr. Dane Cook...I wish I could still have a cavalcade of fun...and he is right, the zipper is a hazard, and I did almost smash my face!

michael January 16, 2008 20:51:32 (EDT)

dude no way
i cant believe im not the only person tht googled it
hey by the way
who else has googled snarky??!?!?!
ne way i want this place 2 open so i can go and smash my face in and pet a llama

Dane Cook Fan forever January 15, 2008 18:38:16 (EDT)

ITS REAL!!! Dane Cook was right, it looks like a blasty blast. and a cavalcade of fun!

David January 14, 2008 02:00:21 (EDT)

I remember going to Benson's a couple times in the mid '70's. I was raised on a farm in NH and found it a challenge to catch one of the Canada geese around Benson's Lake. I think I was 12 at the time. I was able to catch a young goose (no harm done) much to the anger of momma goose. Several people were happy to pet the goose. I have a picture of it and when finish going through my mom's old photos I will share it.
I will be in Hudson this week. Only a couple miles from it. I may drive by to see what I can from the road.

Vinnie January 12, 2008 13:33:59 (EDT)

I completely forgot about this place until the Dane Cook special. I went there all the time when I was 1 and 2. I went to go for my 3rd birthday and they closed.

Travis January 11, 2008 23:34:33 (EDT)

"THIS IS WHERE BENSON'S USED TO BE!"

christian January 11, 2008 18:08:29 (EDT)

congrats Dane cook just made you famous

kate January 5, 2008 17:02:58 (EDT)

Im actually from this town! and when I heard it on Dane's CD i felt so famous! haha hudson is actually turning the land into a huge nursing home

Malica January 5, 2008 02:12:01 (EDT)

lol same reason.dane cook.i thought he was bs'ing

maria January 4, 2008 21:23:39 (EDT)

glad im not the only DC fan who googled this place to see if it's real!! hahaha love Dane!

Mike O January 4, 2008 15:41:10 (EDT)

It is real!!

Lisa January 3, 2008 17:50:50 (EDT)

Apparently the Nashua Historical Society is featuring an exhibit on Benson's Wild Animal Park (what we used to call it when I was kid). Here's a link to the article about the exhibit:

http://newhampshire.com/article.aspx?headline=Exhibit+recalls+Benson%e2%80%99s+Wild+Animal+Farm&articleid=1511

joshua December 31, 2007 06:25:44 (EDT)

lol some thing...i was watching dane cook...wanted to know if it was a reall place haha

B Spender December 30, 2007 16:56:48 (EDT)

Does any know the street address of Benson's Animal Farm?

kyle December 30, 2007 15:54:56 (EDT)

hahaha, its actualy a place! ahh that dane cook