Mark Iverson April 13, 2008 16:02:09 (EDT)

I can't believe I finally found a site about Benson's. For years I have been wanting to know what it looks like now, and It's really depressing. This was a place that was always bright and filled with life. I remember going there at least twice a year and how much fun I had, Even though I was... (more)

Sue April 11, 2008 19:33:51 (EDT)

I really miss Benson's Animal Farm ,that was the place to go when I was growing up. Then when I was a teenager my boyfriend ran the MerryGoRound, guess where I spent my summer vacation. Then a new boyfriend and later husband we brought our two boys to Benson's as well as the rest of our... (more)

Roger Dean Kiser April 8, 2008 16:36:11 (EDT)

I am putting together a book titled "Crossing the Rainbow Bridge" for people who have stories about their pets who have crossed over. It is very difficult for me to read many of the stories. It is absolutely heartbreaking. This is not a money making project. It is a book put together strictly by... (more)

Dot B. April 5, 2008 19:23:23 (EDT)

I cannot believe that Queenie died. I just found out a few weeks ago that she was living at the Elephant sanctuary. I made a donation to feed her and Liz for a day. I am so sad that she died. If you loved Benson's and you loved the elphants there go to http://www.elephants.com/ and make a... (more)

Fefe Pelletier April 4, 2008 14:04:12 (EDT)

hello! my uncle Joe Arcaris was the lion and tiger Tamer (trainer) at Bensons. I have very few pictures of him...does anyone have any pictures of him I would really appreciate it. you can contact me at ThahBeatles@aol.com
sincerely,
Fefe

Harry D. Smith April 1, 2008 20:59:30 (EDT)

One of your beloved elephant Queenie died peaceably at the age 49 years old , at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee , March 29, 2008, such a sweet elephant.

Steve (webmaster) March 31, 2008 20:26:16 (EDT)

I do remember the Benson's sign at Main St and East Hollis St in Nashua. Wasn't it mounted on the side of the former Nashua Beef Company building?

Charlie March 31, 2008 10:01:32 (EDT)

Hello all, Would love to hear from former employees.Worked there on animal crew from 1972-1981

Wendy March 30, 2008 20:32:37 (EDT)

Hey Robert Goodsell..you must have been there in 1980, because I started as a ride operator winter 1980-summer 1983 and don't remember you or have photos of you. Benson's was the best place ever to work..pay wasn't the greatest, but the benefits of being outside (getting a Benson's tan-short... (more)

Chainz Shultz March 30, 2008 20:32:28 (EDT)

What if the barn is restored and used as the elderly rec.center?That was recently an election topic.The seniors got voted against,bensons gets voted against,they are killing this town.Lets help the elders of this town and ourselves,Turn the barn into the senior center.Both the barn restoration and... (more)

Lee March 30, 2008 15:34:43 (EDT)

If any of you remember the elephants Queenie & Liz, this message is for you from the Elephant Santuary... Dear Friends, I hardly know how to share this news, it is shocking and I know it will bring tears to all. Our dear Queenie passed away unexpectedly yesterday. There were no warning... (more)

Andrew March 30, 2008 10:36:27 (EDT)

Does anybody else remember the giant Benson's billboard that was located on the corners of Main St and East Hollis St in Nashua?

ChainzShultz March 25, 2008 21:21:30 (EDT)

I looked into it some more and keep hearing the name JASPER.Mr Jasper,if your listening and Im sure your not,but anyway here it goes..What can we the voters and abuters do to help you push forward with getting the asbestos removed,deed transfered and Bensons buildings restored.I know there are... (more)

Steve (webmaster) March 25, 2008 09:26:58 (EDT)

Yes, Laurie, Benson's was indeed in Hudson. For many years, there was a trolley car that ran from Nashua to Benson's, and Benson advertised the park as being in Nashua because at the time, Hudson was not known very well. You can recognize the earlier memorabilia because it says Nashua instead of... (more)

ChainzShultz March 24, 2008 21:51:53 (EDT)

Icurrently live next door to Bensons.It kills me to see it in the neglected state it is in.The selectmen etc,should get off their butts and get going on restoring what is one of the only notable landmarks here.Lets face it,when you say Hudson,people always say...,Is that where Bensons is?Too bad I... (more)

laurie cunningham March 24, 2008 18:06:41 (EDT)

recently i received boxes of memorobilia from my mother inlaw. We both live in quincy mass. I am almost 50 and she is 90. As a kid i can remember driving up to new hampshire to go to Benson wild animal farm. While going through the boxes i found a rawhide bookmark. On the top it has an owls... (more)

Sheryl Binks Thompson March 23, 2008 07:39:16 (EDT)

My father, Leslie Binks, was an animal trainer at Benson's in the 1930's -40's. He was brought to this country from England by John Benson, who had seen my father's circus act(white liberty horses) in England at the Bostock and Womball Menagerie Show. There were two old circus wagons on display... (more)

RON March 16, 2008 18:57:36 (EDT)

I drive by Benson's quite often and noticed the No Vehicles sign but can You walk in the old park?
I would love to see what the place looks like now.

Charlie March 13, 2008 08:27:58 (EDT)

There were 3 elephants at the time. Liz,Queen and Ruth during the 70's