Lisi April 23, 2014 17:48:08 (EDT)

I worked at Benson's (concessions) in the summers of '80 and '81. Yes, the animal enclosures were small and antiquated. HOWEVER, I was always impressed with how hard the animal crew worked to keep the animals as happy as possible, and I do remember many animals getting new pastures where they... (more)

Bret April 23, 2014 06:54:58 (EDT)

I'm not trying to stifle anything. However, I have little tolerance for anyone in any situation, taking select negative tidbits of a very long story to create only more negative to satisfy a narrow minded agenda. I have great knowledge of the park, experience with the employess and operations... (more)

Dot B. April 21, 2014 09:59:31 (EDT)

Actually, Bret, I said that there were two ways of looking a Benson's. I am actually torn between those two views. One is that is was a happy, happy, happy place that we all loved. But, when I stood in the (tiny) elephant barn at Benson's in 1978 looking at a poor elephant chained to the... (more)

Jay April 21, 2014 08:09:44 (EDT)

Well said Bret, as I could not have said it that well. As I age I really don't have the patience to deal with the narrow minded.

Bret April 21, 2014 07:28:08 (EDT)

Dot B you are grossly misinformed by one narrow minded ignorant employee. You display a very sad lack of knowledge of zoos, elephants and animals in general. Snippets of what you say are true. You're welcome to your generalized very narrow minded opinion. More facts, information and understanding... (more)

Dot B April 19, 2014 20:38:33 (EDT)

In response to Erin Gibson's question about Kay she was "euthanised: using the exhaust from a truck, because of agressivness" http://www.elephant.se/database2.php?elephant_id=2966 We must not be discussed though because that is just how things were done back then.

Dot B. April 19, 2014 20:21:05 (EDT)

I found this message board back in March of 2008. That same month I found that Liz and Queenie, two of Benson's elephants were living at the sanctuary in Tennessee.https://www.elephants.com/ A few days later Queenie died. I have a lot of mixed feelings about this board and about Benson's. My... (more)

Karen Turpin April 15, 2014 14:03:35 (EDT)

We would love to bring the kids to Benson's animal Farm for our Easter outting. Will you be open Easter Sunday? How much is the addmission?

Tanya April 11, 2014 20:11:54 (EDT)

Love bensons! Would like to see more benches for everyone at the playground but that's one MINOR thing.

Lee Lavoie April 2, 2014 21:40:50 (EDT)

Benson Park has plenty of animals. You have to look hard because, they are not in cages. I knew the park before and enjoy it more now.

Paul March 17, 2014 17:41:02 (EDT)

At this time the Benson Park Committee has not released any area for additional benches. If you want your name on a list, contact Johnl@friendsofbensonpark.org

Brenda March 11, 2014 18:45:02 (EDT)

I love that the park was restored. Visiting Bensons now brings back so many memories. It is sad that we don't have the original park, however we have something just as beautiful. The land just isn't wasted away.

roddney March 7, 2014 22:14:44 (EDT)

please put life animals back

Norma Geary March 7, 2014 14:03:13 (EDT)

Could someone tell me who to contact to order and donate a bench for the park? Thank you so much.

russell March 4, 2014 20:56:44 (EDT)

When I was very young remember seeing Henry Ford at Bensons and coverseing with Mr Benson, am I imagining that is it true?

Lori February 10, 2014 22:06:08 (EDT)

I'm taking a shot in the dark here but, I'm looking for any information about Chase Wild Animal Farm in Halifax, Ma. It shut down some time around 1960. I heard Chase and Benson's had some connection, not sure if this is correct. The internet isn't really helping me with any info. If anyone out... (more)

Donna January 24, 2014 21:12:02 (EDT)

I am looking for an old park map of Benson's around the 1980's time frame. Arthur was my father in law and I would like to give the map to my son, Arthur's grandson. If anyone has one or knows where I can find one I would appreciate the info. Thanks

Jay January 23, 2014 20:31:28 (EDT)

Ann perhaps you should read the entire post about Benson's before you make a dumb comment that has no bearing on anything current. There are no animals there and have not been any for over 20 years.

Ann Mattson January 23, 2014 07:31:08 (EDT)

I was at Bensons when I was 7 or 8 years old. I watched a caged and chained elephant eat a soda can and try to eat a blue sweater. It was very disturbing to me. I hope you take better care of your animals now