Phoenix got its name from the mythical tale of the Phoenix reborn from ashes. Long before Western Civilization arrived in Arizona, an ancient paleo-indian civilization known as the Hohokam had built a city complete with an irrigation and agricultural system. It is believed they were driven out by a drought that plagued the area in the 15th century. Because of this ancient civilization having been left behind, Phoenix is an appropriate name for the rebuilding of a new civilization, upon the ancient ruins. In 1867 settlements started popping up in Phoenix and it became an agricultural center which relied on irrigation, just as it once had before.

Phoenix is the state capital of Arizona and this desert city is home to 1.6 million people, making it the 5th most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to the largest non-profit zoo in the country, the Phoenix Zoo which is famous for educating the public and inspiring passion for wildlife. The city of Phoenix is also well known for being a hub for technological production and for its tourist attractions, such as the Heard Museum which houses a vast array of Native American artwork, or the South Mountain Park which is one of the largest city parks in the country.