Cindy January 23, 2011 22:04:06 (EDT)

Dane, you are one hot white boy! Great show!!

Cindy January 23, 2011 22:02:54 (EDT)

Dane, you are one hot white boy!

The Wilbers January 23, 2011 17:38:23 (EDT)

Where can we purchase Benson's shirts, blankets etc?

Louise Lacasse January 23, 2011 12:58:30 (EDT)

Thank you Ann, for the wonderful compliment...I hope to keep making people happy with them..we have new things now, not just clothing...

Cindy Provencher January 23, 2011 08:27:15 (EDT)

Don't be sorry Dane, you helped keep the park alive with the younger generation, that like yourself didn't get the chance to know what "Benson's Wild Animal Park" was. Next time, just give me a shout and I would be more than happy to give you the historical tour of the Park. Thank You again

Dane Cook January 23, 2011 02:31:03 (EDT)

sorry for mentioning you guys in a joke, but god dammit you better be open next time i try to visit.

Dmurr January 23, 2011 02:28:49 (EDT)

benson's isn't goin anywhere ok! dane cook

ann January 21, 2011 23:45:07 (EDT)

Louise's embroidery for Benson Park T-shirts/sweatshirts, blankets,etc. is top-quality and a treasure to own. I have acquired 5 pieces of her exquisite work - and want more. Louise accepts custom orders and performs beyond your expectations.

At present (Jan 21, 2011) the park is blanketed in 2+ feet of snow. While the driveways and parking lots have been plowed by the Hudson Highway Dept., the only way to access the park is via snowshoes and cross-country skis. Walkers will need to use paths created by others.

As for metal detector folks - all is allowed as long as you only leave footprints.

Tuddy January 17, 2011 20:46:07 (EDT)

Can you metal detect on their property?

Even if you don't dig up the dirt.

Carolyn January 17, 2011 10:43:02 (EDT)

Is cross country skiing allowed in the winter months?

Louise Lacasse January 15, 2011 10:36:00 (EDT)

Thank You Pam for the compliment on the shirts.

Due to our interest in the park and wanting to see it improve more my husband and I enjoy doing this for the park.

If anyone is interested we are open to orders. The majority of the sale price goes to the park for improvements. If anyone has questions you can contact me at paull03051@gmail.com

Michelle L. Ferguson January 14, 2011 22:20:47 (EDT)

Mom and Dad, Took my brother and I to Benson's Animal Park a few times. We loved it. I do not like the Circus
never invite me to the Circus

Pam D. January 12, 2011 10:46:10 (EDT)

Just thought I'd let everyone know about the wonderful t shirts and sweat shirts I got my family for Christmas from Friends of Bensons. They are of excellent quality and beautifully embroidered. No iron on emblems, but beautiful stitchery. There are many designs to select from and a few different colors. It is a pleasure to walk our dog in such a beautiful park. Weather permitting we go several times a week. The work the volunteers have done is tremendous. Thank you to all who have made this park possible. Just one reminder, please pick up after you dog.

Reel Archives January 10, 2011 09:46:35 (EDT)

Hello, I found your site while researching some images I saw on an old home movie film I purchased. The film I just put on eBay is at the following link for anyone interested in some awesome historical images of Benson's Animal farm. I have put several pictures up at the auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110634436890&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Donna January 9, 2011 16:37:59 (EDT)

Growing up I went to Benson yearly with my parent, only got to bring 2 out of 3 children before it closed. Went today to walk around and brought back good memories. I will definately go back and enjoy the park. Thank you

tony January 9, 2011 15:05:41 (EDT)

Polar Bears are the true face of our global warming troubles..

Not sure if things had changed for them when the Provenchers owned Bensons but
they sure had it bad there early on.
A tiny cage with a warm tub.
He paced back and forth.

Sorry....not such a good memory for me.

Barb January 8, 2011 19:10:34 (EDT)

My husband and I worked at Bensons in 1961 with our sea lions, and we also trained some for the park. Nice place. I remember riding Betsy the elephant. Jo and Slivers Madison were also working there with the elephants. Lots of good memories.

Vicki January 7, 2011 23:45:34 (EDT)

My father, who is deceased, always talked about working at Benson's Animal Farm during the summer. It would have been in the 1930's, when he was a teenager. Unfortunately I don't have any further information. Actually, I was surprised to find so much about it on the internet. I am doing some genealogy research and I was wondering if anyone knows if any of the records are still available from the 30's.

David Nohelty January 6, 2011 09:41:16 (EDT)

I just put up my World Wildlife Fund calendar for 2011. It has a polar bear and her cub as the picture for January. The first time I saw a polar bear was at Benson's in the late 50's and they have always been a favorite of mine.