Saguaro, << suh GWAH roh or suh WAH roh, >> National Park is in southern Arizona , east of Tucson . It is named for the saguaros (giant cactuses) that grow there. The cactuses may reach a height of 60 feet (18 meters) and weigh 10 short tons (9 metric tons). The park’s wildlife includes coyote , black bear , and elf owl . The area became a national monument in 1933. It was made a national park in 1994. For its area, see National Park System (table: National parks) .
