Does LSU still have Mike the Tiger?
LSU has had a live tiger since Oct. Mikes IV, V and VI were all donated to LSU from rescue facilities. LSU has not purchased a tiger since Mike III in 1958, and LSU does not support the for-profit breeding of tigers.
Why is LSU Tiger named Mike?
Mike I (1936–1956) Originally named Sheik, the new mascot was renamed in honor of Mike Chambers, LSU’s athletic trainer at the time, who was the person most responsible for bringing him to the school.
How many Mike the Tigers have LSU had?
seven Mike
There have been seven Mike the Tigers throughout LSU’s history. The new Mike the Tiger, Mike VII, was officially introduced to the LSU community on August 21, 2017. Mike VII was born September 13, 2016 and has both Siberian and Bengal characteristics.
Where is LSU Mike the Tiger?
However, LSU’s Mike the Tiger is definitely not part of an attraction that keeps him in a small cage for much of his life. The Tiger Habitat, located on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, is one that was expanded upon and is gorgeous compared to any I have ever seen.
What is the current Mike the Tiger?
Celebrating 85 Years of Mike 2021 marks 85 years for LSU’s live mascot program. Mike I arrived on campus on October 21, 1936. Our current tiger is Mike VII (pictured).
How much did Mike the Tiger cost?
At a cost of approximately $950,000, the 2017 project was fully funded through the Tiger Athletic Foundation. Many of the enhancements were made possible through a generous donation from Kelly and Harper Spears to TAF.
Can I go see Mike the Tiger?
You can see Mike the Tiger via a web cam at www.mikethetiger.com.
Can you pet Mike the Tiger?
Advocate Staff Mike the Tiger is not a pet. He may be a wild animal, but that doesn’t mean he can’t get pet — but always through a fence. Nick Fleissner, a third-year student at LSU’s veterinary school, is one of Mike VII’s caretakers. There’s always a fence between us.”
How much does LSU spend on Mike the Tiger?
Is Mike the Tiger well taken care of?
Mike Is Very, Very Well Cared For At LSU LSU has an excellent veterinary school, and by all accounts, Mike has wonderful, devoted caretakers. When Mike VI was diagnosed with cancer, he was actually treated at a human facility.
Where is Mike the Tiger?
Brick/Paver Program Habitat fund Mike the Tiger, a famed live Bengal Tiger that serves as the graphic image of all LSU Athletics teams, resides between Tiger Stadium and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Can you see Mike the Tiger in Baton Rouge?
Mike the Tiger. Mike the Tiger is the only live tiger living on a college campus in the U.S. The Tiger Habitat is located on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge; the habitat sits between the Bernie Moore Track Stadium and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and is across the street from Tiger Stadium. There is no fee to see Mike the Tiger.
Can you help the Tiger Athletic Foundation support Mike the Tiger?
Help the Tiger Athletic Foundation continue to support regular maintenance and upgrades to our beloved mascot’s habitat. Brick/Paver Program Habitat fund Mike the Tiger, a famed live Bengal Tiger that serves as the graphic image of all LSU Athletics teams, resides between Tiger Stadium and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
What happened to LSU’s Mike VII?
On the first day of the 2017 fall semester at LSU, Mike VII officially began his reign. Mike VII, who has both Siberian and Bengal characteristics, was donated to LSU from a sanctuary in Okeechobee, Fla., called “Wild at Heart Wildlife Center.”