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Bret Bronson sent in a photo of "the infamous Harvey, noted by a couple of recent Bensons' website... (more)

Kristen December 10, 2008 17:29:59 (EDT)

Hello, My name is Kristen and I am a Casting Associate Producer for ABC families hit reality show 'Wife Swap.' We are currently casting for our fifth season and we are looking for great families that are involved with wild or extreme animal training. The premise of Wife Swap is simple: for... (more)

Cindy Provencher December 9, 2008 19:12:15 (EDT)

Good old Harvey, how could we forget, Thanks for that memory. I remember him workin in the sealion show on my day off and he told me he didn't look as good in my customs, Now I have that picture in my head Harvey on the water wagon, snow, Rain, Blazing sun, cursing at some animal.

rachel December 9, 2008 11:23:11 (EDT)

Here is I blast from the past...should bring a smile and a laugh.... who is shirt collar in mouth riding the water wagon and sputtering no good for nothing **** such and such llama...................My hero of the zoo crew HARVEY

rachel December 8, 2008 12:51:50 (EDT)

any one remember me one of Pat Qinn's orginal petting zoo girls. Boy do I miss the place. Remember the parties at the animal house

Steve (webmaster) December 7, 2008 22:23:59 (EDT)

Here are three photos for the archive from Skip Dutton. Thanks, Skip.

Skip Dutton and Spanky The Chimp.
Skip Dutton and Popeye The... (more)

Cindy Provencher December 6, 2008 20:18:44 (EDT)

I worked at the Park from 79-close, doing all animal shows and working in the Elephant Barn, has anyone heard from Rolland tiebor? Tammy Miller, started with her dad, Whitie, her mom Edie and I were good friends. How about Mike McCoy?

Donna Topping December 5, 2008 20:53:05 (EDT)

I had someone respond to my last message and it was deleted before I could read it. Could you respond again? Thanks Donna

Donna Topping December 3, 2008 20:08:17 (EDT)

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone remembers Skip Thebodeau. I would enjoy some stories and photos if you have any. Skip is my brother and has passed last march. Thanks for reading and I too had a blast at Bensons.

Cindy Provencher December 3, 2008 18:53:53 (EDT)

Hi to all that recognise the name, and to all zoo crew out there. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about the good old days. Hope to hear from you all, See you down the road love stay healthy and happy.

Bob Binstock December 2, 2008 00:08:45 (EDT)

i don't know what made me think of Benson's tonight and ask myself if i might google up some pictures. i do know i was in tears the instant i saw the photo of the lake. i was pretty miserable as a boy (in the 60s) and Benson's was one of the few places i actually had fun and forgot to be... (more)

Jon Killington November 25, 2008 09:03:21 (EDT)

I can make it... I loved this place as a kid. Hey Rob I'm sorry about momo =(

Jon

Steve Spaloss November 10, 2008 10:02:23 (EDT)

Has anyone talked to Jay or Bernie?

Kathy November 6, 2008 21:24:05 (EDT)

Is anyone out there interested in a Bensons reunion? I know Brett & Bruce have expressed an interest but how about the rest of you?

Brian November 5, 2008 21:09:26 (EDT)

Anyone know of where I can find a parck layout or map of the original Benson's? I have not been able to find anything online. It would be good to see how the park was laid out back in it's heyday! Too bad it is so overgrown and abandoned. What good fun and memories there!!
Thanks
-Brian

justin provencher November 3, 2008 22:33:38 (EDT)

PLEASE READ ME!!! BENSONS DISPLAY HENNIKER NH! VERY SOON!!!ide have to say that this is the best site ive seen in a while! my grandfather (arthur provencher) was the last owner of bensons. my mother worked there as a child. you can read postings she has left on this bored also. her name is jodie... (more)

Opie and Debbie November 1, 2008 11:37:51 (EDT)

The company that dumped asbestos on the property was Cairns and Sons, from Windham, NH

Betsy Hahn October 31, 2008 08:56:04 (EDT)

Hi All - Thanks to everyone who responded to my posting. This what I found out but "J" would you please scan (if possible),fax or mail me the auction/lot inventory sheet. The auction took place on Friday and Saturday, October 23 & 24, 1987. Norton Auctioneers of Coldwater, Michigan did it.... (more)

Bruce Ashmore October 30, 2008 11:45:18 (EDT)

Hi everyone Thanks bret for your hospitality and posting the photos. Im really slow with the comp. Im reading the bensons web site I have more photo to share, and I will be in touch with all of you X co workers and good friends. Cathy I love your idea of a reunion for all the intersted friends of... (more)

Denise (Ratte) Garcia October 29, 2008 17:45:10 (EDT)

Hi Brett ~ would you like to buy a balloon? :)
~Balloon Girl