Gila (HE-la) Ben's Arizona Page. Fun and facts about the state of Arizona
from the friendliest Gila Monster* in the Grand Canyon State!

Arizona's Birthday: February 14, 1912
Arizona's Nickname: Grand Canyon State 
Arizona's Flag
Capital City: Phoenix (see map)
State Amphibian: Arizona Tree Frog
State Bird: Cactus Wren
State Gemstone: Turquoise 
State Fish: Apache Trout
State Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom
State Fossil: Petrified Wood 
State Mammal: Ringtail
State Reptile: Ridge-nosed Rattlesnake
State Tree: Palo Verde

* Real Gila Monsters are very shy -- they are also very poisonous. While unprovoked bites are rare,
for your safety, DO NOT approach any gila monster you might encounter in the wild!