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Arizona Almanac

The Arizona Almanac provides students, researchers and the public with information and resources about the state of Arizona.

State Symbols

State Symbols

Arizona's many state symbols include:

Amphibian: Arizona Tree Frog

Bird: Cactus Wren

Butterfly: Two-tailed Swallotail

Dinosaur: Sonorasaurus

Drink: Lemonade 

Firearm: Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Fish: Apache Trout

Flag: A copper star rises from a blue field in front of red and yellow rays which stand for the sun.

Flower: Saguaro Blossom

Fossil: Petrified Wood

Gem: Turquoise 

Mammal: Ringtail

Metal: Copper

Mineral: Wulfenite

Neckwear: Bola Tie             

Nickname: Grand Canyon State

Planet: Pluto

Reptile: Arizona Ridge-Nosed Rattlesnake 

Tree: Palo Verde

                       

Learn more about the State of Arizona Flag

Read about the Great Seal of Arizona 

Read more about each State Symbol

 

Image source: State Flower, Secretary of State website