Hodges January 13, 2009 22:09:33 (EDT)

Ah Benson's. I remember at four-years-old thinking Robert Guillome was going to be there. It was my first roller coaster and I remember it FREAKING ME OUT because at the bottom of the drop, there was a small section of track that goes off for a few feet and ends. I kept thinking THAT was the... (more)

hannah January 13, 2009 20:47:58 (EDT)

Seriously, if this was open now, it would be booming with business. You could probably get Dane Cook to perform there too! Too bad it won't be there tommorow. : D

Sue January 13, 2009 13:48:24 (EDT)

I also saw the Dane Cook special Sunday nite and was taken aback when he mentioned Benson's Animal Farm. I live out of state now and my boyfriend thought I was making it up when I told him I had been there many many times on school field trips.I grew up in the Lakes Region of NH. So we googled it... (more)

Lindsay Toke January 13, 2009 13:17:01 (EDT)

hahaha i have always known about benson's animal farm and when i heard dane cook's skit for the first time i almost died!!!! i heard that it is going to re-open, anyone know about it?

Mike D January 12, 2009 17:23:38 (EDT)

I actually saw Dane Cook last night too, I knew it had to be this Benson's cause he grew up in NE.

Kathy Sparrow January 11, 2009 22:30:02 (EDT)

It's Sunday night and on the Comedy Channel, Dane Cook lead of his gig at Madison Square Garden mentioning that his Dad was always promising to take his kids to Benson's. What a fluke that I would know and have been to Benson's. Cook didn't mention the location in his show -- but where else could... (more)

daj January 10, 2009 23:48:07 (EDT)

Benson's was my first job, as I am sure it was for many who grew up in Hudson, not only was it my first job, it was my mothers, my Great-Grand Father worked at Benson's for many years. I have such great memories of Benson's, I just wish that I could have brought my son.

Nashua Telegraph Article January 10, 2009 18:49:15 (EDT)

Dean Shalhouparticle tools Published: Saturday, January 10, 2009 Ownership of Benson's Wild Animal Farm now with Hudson Sure, it was huge, full of fun rides and oddball sights, and loaded with animals you'd usually have to leave the United States to see. But still, you'd think it... (more)

Union Leader Article January 10, 2009 18:46:16 (EDT)

Hudson finally acquires former animal park By SUZANNE BATES Union Leader Correspondent 9 hours, 57 minutes ago HUDSON – It's hard to imagine that what is now crumbling old buildings and acres of wilderness blanketed under snow and ice was once one of New England's most famous landmarks.... (more)

Keith January 10, 2009 15:59:55 (EDT)

Has anyone given a thought to re-opening the park as a petting zoo/animal farm? It seems based on this website that people loved seeing their children enjoy the park and I went to it as well in the 70's and early 80's as a child. How about reopening certain aspects of the park for the children... (more)

Cindy Provencher January 10, 2009 15:13:55 (EDT)

Webmaster Steve: I tried emailing you today and it failed to go thru, could you please email me thanks Cindy

Michelle Mitchell January 10, 2009 09:20:51 (EDT)

Although I never visited Benson's as a child, my friends in Nashua/Hudson all remember it fondly. Some remember the wax elephants, others the totem pole. Its a shame this treasure was lost to them. The Dean Shaloup wrote a column in the Nashua Telegraph about Benson's that those of you... (more)

Bret January 10, 2009 08:46:02 (EDT)

Great news on the Bensons property transfer. Fantastic to see that the property will be used and utilized for the public versus more townhomes. I've noticed a huge leap in visitors based upon the counter. Great job Webmaster Steve...you've done a great thing. Hello to all that I've been very... (more)

A memory as a little girl January 9, 2009 23:40:11 (EDT)

OMG! I just scrolled down as I was reading all the postings. WebmasterSteve has the totem pole. My mother gave me 6 different photo's of different visits with me standing there in front of the totem pole. One of the photos I was hiding behind it with my arms wraped around it giving it a hug. I... (more)

Barbara January 9, 2009 23:22:29 (EDT)

Isn't the statues of the lions and tigers sitting in the front yard of a newer yellow home owned by a couple on Highland street? I thought someone had told me that they loved Benson's also and went to the auction and purchased them and they now are there for everyone to see.

a memory as a little girl January 9, 2009 23:02:06 (EDT)

I remember going to Benson's every weekend as a little girl. What I remember the most was the totem pole. I would stand there and look up at it in amazement. The colors and the faces were so awesome. I wonder what ever happened to that totem pole?

Joetta Jeanne Varanasi January 9, 2009 12:36:45 (EDT)

The boats were fun! We would go down to the Animal Farm
and take a picnic lunch and especially liked going out on
the little lake in the boats.

The little train was fun to ride on, too.

Joetta

Joetta Jeanne Varanasi January 9, 2009 12:30:22 (EDT)

I loved Benson's Animal Farm. We had a family pass and I
my kids there everyday both to the Animal Farm and New England Playworld.

It was a great place for kids and adults to spend the day.

Joetta Varanasi

mike January 9, 2009 07:48:15 (EDT)

Barbara (and all), That transaction inverse took place because of the ice and snow storms. This is from today's (01/09/09) Nashua telegraph. Benson's is finally back where it belongs, in the possession of the good folks of the town of Hudson. Published: Friday, January 9, 2009 HUDSON Benson's... (more)