Zoos are becoming somewhat passé and that’s even more relevant when it comes to this special spot in New Hampshire. Read on to learn more about Benson’s Park – a fascinating place in the Granite State that holds a unique past.
Selbe Lynn/flickr Today, this is a city park in Hudson, where kids play and the community comes together.
Benson Park/facebook But they’re actually playing around some very interesting history.
Benson’s Wild Animal Park/facebook At one time, Benson’s Park was a zoo. This becomes quite clear when you look at what is left behind.
Bensons Wild Animal Farm/facebook Signs around the park tell of its unique past.
Benson’s Park/facebook Benson’s Wild Animal Farm, which operated from 1927 to 1987 was, home to elephants, lions, and a silverback gorilla whose cage is now open to the public.
Benson’s Wild Animal Farm/facebook When the park closed in 1987 the abandoned site became a favorite spot for daring explorers.
Selbe Lynn/facebook We’ve got to hand it to the city of Hudson for being willing to take a chance.
Benson’s Wild Animal Park/flickr Instead of demolishing Benson’s Park, the city refinished the land and opened the former zoo as a city park in 2010.
Benson’s Wild Animal Farm/facebook Today, the park is opened to the public.
Selbe Lynn/flickr It’s got to be the only place in the country where you can frolic in a gorilla’s cage, step inside an oversized shoe, and pay your respects at the September 11th memorial all in the same park.
Tracey Lee Carol/flickr A trip to Benson’s park certainly will make an impact!
Have you been to Benson’s Park? Did you know that it was at one time an abandoned zoo? Feel free to share your own experiences in the comments.
Selbe Lynn/flickr
Today, this is a city park in Hudson, where kids play and the community comes together.
Benson Park/facebook
But they’re actually playing around some very interesting history.
Benson’s Wild Animal Park/facebook
At one time, Benson’s Park was a zoo. This becomes quite clear when you look at what is left behind.
Bensons Wild Animal Farm/facebook
Signs around the park tell of its unique past.
Benson’s Park/facebook
Benson’s Wild Animal Farm, which operated from 1927 to 1987 was, home to elephants, lions, and a silverback gorilla whose cage is now open to the public.
Benson’s Wild Animal Farm/facebook
When the park closed in 1987 the abandoned site became a favorite spot for daring explorers.
Selbe Lynn/facebook
We’ve got to hand it to the city of Hudson for being willing to take a chance.
Benson’s Wild Animal Park/flickr
Instead of demolishing Benson’s Park, the city refinished the land and opened the former zoo as a city park in 2010.
Today, the park is opened to the public.
It’s got to be the only place in the country where you can frolic in a gorilla’s cage, step inside an oversized shoe, and pay your respects at the September 11th memorial all in the same park.
Tracey Lee Carol/flickr
A trip to Benson’s park certainly will make an impact!
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