How to Identify the State Symbols of Florida

Amaze everyone you meet in your travels to Florida with your knowledge about the state. Here are some state facts, symbols and trivia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. The state bird is the Mockingbird.
2. The state animal is the Florida Panther.
3. The state flower is the Orange Blossom.
4. The state saltwater fish is the Atlantic Sailfish.
5. The state gemstone is the Moonstone.
6. The state song is "The Swanee River." (See Resources below for lyrics.)
7. The state motto is "In God We Trust."
8. The state nicknames are: "The Sunshine State," "The Alligator State," "The Everglade State," "The Peninsula State" and "The Gulf State."
9. A person from Florida is called a "Floridian."