Wild About Wildlife!
Discover Arizona's amazing animals!
Arizona's Amazing Animals
Arizona is home to an incredible variety of wildlife! From the desert floor to the mountain peaks, our state has over 800 different species of animals. Some of these animals are found nowhere else in the world!
Wildlife Fun Facts!
Habitat Variety
Arizona has more types of habitat than almost any other state - from deserts to forests to wetlands!
Bird Paradise
More than 550 different bird species have been spotted in Arizona - that's over half of all birds in North America!
Reptile Heaven
Arizona has more kinds of lizards and snakes than any other state!
Comeback Kids
Some Arizona animals like the bald eagle and the Mexican gray wolf were almost extinct but are now making a comeback!
Amazing!
The Gila monster is one of only two venomous lizards in the world, and it lives right here in Arizona!
Wildlife Detective Quiz!
Test your Arizona wildlife knowledge!
- Name three mammals that live in Arizona.
- Which bird is the official state bird of Arizona?
- How do desert animals stay cool in the summer?
- What's special about the Gila monster?
- Why are bees important for wildlife?
(Find the answers in our activities section!)
Meet Arizona's Wild Residents!
Desert Mammals
- Coyote
- Javelina
- Jackrabbit
- Bobcat
- Desert Bighorn Sheep
Amazing Birds
- Cactus Wren (State Bird)
- Roadrunner
- Gambel's Quail
- Bald Eagle
- Great Horned Owl
Reptiles & Amphibians
- Gila Monster
- Desert Tortoise
- Horned Lizard
- Coral Snake
- Arizona Tree Frog
Insects & Arachnids
- Tarantula
- Scorpion
- Two-tailed Swallowtail (State Butterfly)
- Honey Bee
- Dung Beetle
Be a Wildlife Protector!
Here's how YOU can help Arizona's animals:
Watch from a Distance
Never chase or try to touch wild animals. Use binoculars to get a closer look!
Keep Habitats Clean
Pick up trash and make sure to carry out everything you bring into nature.
Plant Native Plants
Ask grown-ups to plant native flowers and plants that provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Learn and Share
The more you learn about wildlife, the more you can help! Share what you learn with friends and family.
Wildlife Fun Activities to Download!
Print these out for wild adventures at home or school!
