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The Arizona Legislature has enacted laws to adopt several symbols that we feel appropriately represent our state.
Arizona State Quarter
The Arizona Quarter was issued and available in May 2008.
Arizona State Bird
A description and photos of the Cactus Wren, Arizona's State Bird.
Arizona State Butterfly
The Two-tailed Swallowtail is the Arizona State Butterfly.
Arizona State Fish
Arizona actually has an official state fish. It is the Apache Trout.
Arizona State Flag Merchandise and Gifts
Here are some items for the Arizona lover on your gift list. These item all picture the Arizona state flag.
Arizona State Flag
Arizona adopted the current version of the state flag in 1917. See pictures of Arizona's flag.
Arizona State Flower
In 1901 the saguaro's blossom was adopted as the official territorial flower, and later, in 1931, it was confirmed as the state flower.
Arizona State Fossil
In northern Arizona, the Petrified Forest would be the ideal place to see Arizona's official State Fossil.
Arizona State Tree
The Palo Verde is Arizona's official state tree. Palo Verde is Spanish for "green pole" or "green stick."
More Arizona State Symbols
From the Arizona Governor's web site.

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