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I traveled to Montezuma's Well on March 25, 2009. It was my first time visiting the well, even though I have lived in Arizona since 1995. The Well is a magical place. It's a sinkhole, that was created when a limestone cavern collapsed and filled with water. Over one million gallons of water flow through the well and the source of that water is still unclear. The water is a consistent 76 degrees fahrenheit, year-round. The well supports plants and animals found only there. There are leeches, amphipods (tiny, shrimp-like creatures), water scorpions, turtles and ducks living in this unique ecosystem. Due to the very high concentration of carbon-dioxide in the water, there are no fish in the well. They can't get enough oxygen.

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