Gila (HE-la) Ben's Arizona Pages. Arizona facts, coloring pages, and more for students and educators from the friendliest Gila Monster* in the Grand Canyon State!

Hello and welcome to my website! My name is Gila Ben and I would like to invite you to learn more about the grand state of Arizona. Here you will find printouts of Arizona state symbols and lots more. Start your exploration by clicking on any of the links below. Enjoy your visit and come back often!

Gila Ben -- Friendliest Gila Monster in the Grand Canyon State
Gila Ben was created by Mark A. Hicks. Mark was inspired by a Gila monster that sauntered through the illustrator's yard early one bright desert summer morning.


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 Dinosaur: Sonorasaurus

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 venomous! Getting bit can make you very sick! While unprovoked bites are rare,
for your safety, DO NOT approach any Gila Monster you might encounter in the wild! 

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Arizona Coloring Pages
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Arizona Facts for kids. Arizona flag, State Flower, State Tree, State Bird, coloring pages.