Benson's Wild Animal Farm: Hudson, NH’s Legendary "Strangest Farm on Earth" – Exotic Zoo, Rides, Shows & Hands-On Adventures (1926–1987), a Cherished New England Memory That Still Roars
Relive Benson's Wild Animal Farm – Hudson, New Hampshire’s iconic private zoo and amusement park (1926–1987), billed as the "Strangest Farm on Earth." Explore its origins with animal trainer John T. Benson, peak years of exotic animals, circus shows, rides, petting areas, and hands-on 1970s–80s experiences; the decline, 1987 closure, abandonment, and transformation into today's Benson Park. Discover why generations still mourn the magic of feeding giraffes, riding the miniature train, and close encounters that no modern zoo replicates.
Catskill Game Farm History: Legacy, Local Commercials, and What Happened to the Property After 2006 Closure
Relive the nostalgic history of Catskill Game Farm – New York's iconic private zoo founded in 1933, its family legacy, catchy local TV commercials from the 1980s-1990s, controversies, 2006 closure, and what became of the abandoned property as The Old Game Farm resort in 2026.