Deb January 14, 2012 17:35:41 (EDT)

I do enjoy reading the upbeat posts and traveling back in time, growing up in Nashua, Benson's was a treat and I have many memories. We were kids in a simpler time, not thinking about where the animals came from, only that it was amazing we were able to see them, for most of us that was a close... (more)

Dee Stellato Bean January 12, 2012 20:10:16 (EDT)

In the late fifties and early sixties, when I was very small, my parents drove me up from Shrewbury, Mass. in the summers to visit the farm. I just loved it.

cheryl January 12, 2012 17:00:17 (EDT)

I don't feel mentally defective but I do feel badly about that way of life.

:( January 11, 2012 21:26:36 (EDT)

Well, it was good while it lasted. A lot of interesting nostalgia and updates recently. Now the mentally defective animal activists are back with their cesspool antics again. Way to ruin a good thing Wilbur and Company.

Wilbur Mercer January 11, 2012 18:51:00 (EDT)

Word on the street is that there's a good chance Cole Bros. Circus will be invited back for a show in the summer. Just wanted all you fine folk to be aware of the massive amounts of violations and fines this disgusting establishment has received. This is just a short list:... (more)

carol wood January 7, 2012 14:31:55 (EDT)

My grandmother and mom used to take my sister and I to the farm on Sundays. It was always such a treat. We loved it. It's been at least 60 yars since I was there. Been doing some family history for my granddaughter and told her all about the "fun" Sundays we used to have. Especially remember... (more)

David M Moulton Sr January 7, 2012 08:21:52 (EDT)

It sure has been a long time since my Mother used to take me to Benson's in the 40s,50s. Wow sure doen't seem that long.
Anyway ,I found this site and wanted to say I have a cigarette dispenser box from Benson's!

Jay January 5, 2012 23:13:38 (EDT)

Cheryl, they sure are we love to keep up on Liz and the entire group.

Cheryl January 7, 2012 07:11:04 (EDT)

I hope reports on Liz are considered upbeat.
I love watching her progress.
Her relationship with Frieda and Billie is so sweet !

Happy New Year !

Jay January 5, 2012 09:36:36 (EDT)

Happy New Year All !!!!! Let's keep this site a little more upbeat in the New Year !!!

Cheryl December 27, 2011 18:20:46 (EDT)

also...
December 20th elenotes has a cute picture of Liz.
elephants.com

Cheryl December 26, 2011 15:32:15 (EDT)

from, The Elephant Sanctuary December 22,2011 Gifts we Receive from the girls Caregiver Sam says.......... "Lizzie gives Joy to each and every person who gets to meet her." "In the face of her sickness, she is still bright and sneaky. She begs for attention and treats from caregivers... (more)

Bret December 18, 2011 08:51:39 (EDT)

Joyce, 'Ruth' has lived at the Buttonwood Zoo, New Bedford, Mass since around 1985. Doing well.

Joyce R. December 17, 2011 15:17:05 (EDT)

Does anyone have photos or information about the elephant Ruth who was at Benson's at the same time as Liz and Queenie?

Craig Johnston December 16, 2011 17:08:08 (EDT)

I'm happy to hear they ended up at the elephant sanctuary in TN. What a great idea to set that organization up. It was sad to learn of their fate this week of their treatment with the Hawthorne Corp. At least there was some good news to that story with them eventually living their lives in TN.... (more)

Cheryl December 16, 2011 15:19:33 (EDT)

I just looked again at those pictures of Liz and Queen swimming in the pond.

they look so happy !

cheryl December 15, 2011 22:23:48 (EDT)

Many of you already know but it's worth repeating.

Liz has TB.
She has rounds of treatments. With another to start soon
if hasn't already.

She's in good and loving hands in Tennessee and
her elephant sisters, Frieda and Billie, are there for support. They're always together.

Craig Johnston December 12, 2011 21:40:47 (EDT)

I just returned from the Manchester public library and searched for a newspaper article on the auction at that time. They keep the Union Leader on microfilm and was able to recover the following story. It would be good to provide this text somewhere else besides this forum where it will eventually... (more)

Craig Johnston December 12, 2011 20:41:51 (EDT)

I had the box turtle for a couple years until I went off to college and sold him to a freind who I have been out of touch with. Hopefully the turtle lives on today.