Mike The Tiger LSU

Mike The Tiger LSU Mike VII, LSU's live tiger and the only tiger who lives on a U.S. college campus I am the only live tiger university mascot in the U.S. Geaux Tigers!
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LSU has had a live tiger mascot since 1936. My 15,000-square-foot habitat is located on campus, and visitors can see me seven days a week, 365 days a year. My care is provided by the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, and I am adored by millions of LSU fans.

Lions chase you down. Very inefficient. Tigers are ambush predators. Stealth and power are a deadly combination.
09/08/2026

Lions chase you down. Very inefficient. Tigers are ambush predators. Stealth and power are a deadly combination.

To everyone working this Labor Day, we appreciate you. To everyone else, please celebrate safely. BTW, LSU may be closed...
09/07/2026

To everyone working this Labor Day, we appreciate you. To everyone else, please celebrate safely. BTW, LSU may be closed today, but I’m outside as usual so visitors are welcome and parking is plentiful.

We deserve a nap. Geaux Tigers!
09/06/2026

We deserve a nap. Geaux Tigers!

Just a Tiger. Contemplating the start of the college football season. Geaux Tigers! ESPN LSU Football
09/05/2026

Just a Tiger. Contemplating the start of the college football season. Geaux Tigers! ESPN LSU Football

It’s not cannibalism because Clemson Football doesn’t actually have a Tiger. So this non-Tiger is going down easy. And G...
09/05/2026

It’s not cannibalism because Clemson Football doesn’t actually have a Tiger. So this non-Tiger is going down easy. And Geaux (real) Tigers!

The real Eye of the Tiger
09/04/2026

The real Eye of the Tiger

When you wake up on Thursday but think it’s Friday
09/03/2026

When you wake up on Thursday but think it’s Friday

Guess what happens next
09/02/2026

Guess what happens next

Had to stay inside a bit because of a plumbing issue (the habitat plumbing, not mine). Glad to be outside now.
09/01/2026

Had to stay inside a bit because of a plumbing issue (the habitat plumbing, not mine). Glad to be outside now.

Curious cat
08/31/2026

Curious cat

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Baton Rouge, LA
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