Old Benson’s Wild Animal Farm in Hudson, New Hampshire, is Now a Turtle Meetup Spot

Should you hearken to our present, you would possibly know in regards to the delicate spot I’ve in my coronary heart for turtles. I’m the proud proprietor of a Crimson Eared Slider named Schlomo. My husband and I obtained her (admittedly on a whim) on-line once we have been in faculty on web site known as turtleshack.com. When she arrived in a Tupperware container, she was the scale of 1 / 4. We later discovered that she is an invasive species and proudly owning this kind of turtle as a pet will not be beneficial. However we have been 20 years previous and did not do a lot analysis. You understand how it goes!

Schlomo as a child:

Now, 12 years later, Schlomo continues to be kicking! She has moved with us a number of instances and is a crucial a part of our household. She actually retains us on our toes, since we thought she was a dude for the primary 8 years of her life. Sooner or later she determined to put eggs, and to our shock and disbelief we discovered that HE is definitely a SHE. We stored the identify Schlomo to keep away from confusion, and naturally we love her it doesn’t matter what pronouns she chooses to use.

Schlomo extra not too long ago:

Folks react unusually after I inform them I’ve a pet turtle. I do know she’s not cuddly and candy like a cat or canine, however she does convey a whole lot of pleasure and success to my life. Does she know who I’m? Actually, I am undecided, however I prefer to suppose that she does. She is aware of that I’m the hand that feeds her, actually.

Talking of turtles, the opposite day Carole Maynard posted this picture to the U Native New Hampshire Fb web page. Take a look at all of those turtles absorbing the solar at Benson’s Park in Hudson, New Hampshire.

Clearly I’m not the one Granite Stater who has a delicate spot for turtles, since this picture acquired 2,000 likes and was shared 197 instances!

Some favourite feedback included:

Debbi Muse:
So cute! I guess that one on the tip on the left is saying “can y’all scootch over a bit of?” ?

 

Lynne Reilly:
Lovable!! I noticed this when kayaking on the Harmony River!! ??

 

Arnie Johnson:
Hanging out collectively getting a tan! ?

In case you are confused since you although Benson’s Wild Animal Farm closed years in the past, it did! However in accordance with Carole, the city bought the land and turned it into a pleasant park. There are paved and unpaved trails, a kids’s play space, good little pond, and a Sept. 11 memorial with a metallic beam from floor zero.

So we now know Benson’s Park in Hudson is a superb place to see turtles within the wild! Are you aware of another turtle hangout spots in New Hampshire?

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