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Benson's Wild Animal Park remains in the hearts of those who spent their childhood in Southern New Hampshire. John T. Benson purchased the 200 plus acre property in Hudson in 1922 as a quarantine center for jungle animals destined for zoos across the US. Public interest in his project was so intense that he opened to the public in 1926 and Benson's Wild Animal Park was born. This series features Telegraph stories on Benson's published in the last few years.
Slideshows past and present:
Benson's Animal Park: Present.
Benson's Animal Park: Past
Telegraph web coverage:
Getting rid of big, dying trees at Benson Park to mark Arbor Day
By DAVID BROOKS Staff Writer | Saturday, April 28, 2012
HUDSON – Celebrating Arbor Day by taking down large mature trees and chopping them up sounds a little odd, but at Benson Park it makes …
Reunion held for historic animal farm
By CAMERON KITTLE Staff Writer | Sunday, July 31, 2011
HUDSON – Brad Ford met his wife, Mary, at Benson’s Wild Animal Farm in 1953. He was 14, she 13, when Brad watched Mary dance …
Reunion evokes memories of Benson’s
Saturday, July 30, 2011
If you had a choice, would you rather be chosen the “prettiest boy” or the “heaviest girl” from 50 or so of your peers? Either …
Reunion set for park staff
By CAMERON KITTLE Staff Writer | Tuesday, July 26, 2011
HUDSON – As Benson Park closes in on its one-year anniversary as reborn land in Hudson, a group will remember its long life as Benson’s …
Playground will serve all
By CAMERON KITTLE Staff Writer | Tuesday, July 26, 2011
HUDSON – A new playground is coming to Benson Park this fall, and at no cost to the taxpayers. After taking several bids for the …
American chestnut tree revival program comes to Benson’s Park
By DAVID BROOKS Staff Writer | Tuesday, May 10, 2011
HUDSON – Colossus the gorilla is long gone from Benson’s Park, but the former zoo may soon be home to some living things that can …
Former elephant trainer at Benson’s remembers
By ALBERT McKEON Staff Writer | Tuesday, October 5, 2010
HUDSON – Bret Bronson practically shared a home with elephants. But he hardly recognizes that home away from home now, 15 years after he and …
Benson Park opens for full use during weekend celebration
By CAMERON KITTLE Staff Writer | Monday, September 27, 2010
HUDSON – After two soft openings last year and a summer opening in May, Benson Park in Hudson is now open for full use after …
No monkey business with Benson Park opening
By ALBERT McKEON Staff Writer | Saturday, September 18, 2010
HUDSON – A few things need clarifying before next week’s grand opening of the new Benson Park. First, there will be no miniature train to …
Benson’s Park springing back to life
By KAREN LOVETT Staff Writer | Sunday, June 6, 2010
HUDSON – In the heyday of Benson’s Wild Animal Farm, crowds poured in to enjoy the spectacle of performers and un-New Hampshire-y creatures, such as …
2 other Benson’s elephants live at different sites
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Liz and Queenie were Asian elephants and longtime performers at Benson’s Wild Animal Farm in Hudson. After Benson’s closed, the pair were sold to Hawthorn …
Benson’s Park soft opening brings back fond memories
By RYAN LEACH Staff Writer | Sunday, October 25, 2009
HUDSON – For many of the people who braved the rain to attend the first day of the Benson’s Park soft opening, the walk through …
Benson’s new life as a park starts this weekend
By KAREN LOVETT Staff Writer | Thursday, October 22, 2009
HUDSON – Benson’s Wild Animal Farm has been dormant for more than 20 years, but not to Cindy Provencher. She can still hear music drifting …
