Mike the Tiger Habitat, Tiger habitat at Louisiana State University campus, United States.
The Mike the Tiger Habitat spans 15,000 square feet and features natural foliage, climbing rocks, a waterfall, and a large swimming pool for the resident Bengal tiger.
The first Mike the Tiger arrived at Louisiana State University in 1936 from the Little Rock Zoo, establishing a tradition of live tiger mascots on campus.
Mike the Tiger represents Louisiana State University as its official mascot, connecting students, alumni, and visitors through a shared symbol of collegiate pride.
Located between Bernie Moore Track Stadium and Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the habitat welcomes visitors daily from 8 AM to 8 PM without admission fees.
The habitat maintains the only live tiger residing permanently on a United States college campus, with specialized veterinary care and educational programs.
Location: Baton Rouge
Address: 16 N Stadium Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA 70802 Baton Rouge 70802 Baton Rouge
Phone: +12255784823
Website: http://mikethetiger.com
GPS coordinates: 30.41342,-91.18507
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:11
Baton Rouge preserves its history through several sites that showcase Louisiana's development. The State Capitol building, an art deco structure from 1932, towers over downtown at 140 meters high and offers a view of the Mississippi River and its surroundings from its observation deck. Nearby, the Former Governor's Residence from 1850 exemplifies Southern colonial architecture with its white columns, while the Magnolia Mound Plantation, established in 1791, reconstructs the life of French cotton planters. The city’s museums document different aspects of regional history. The LSU Rural Life Museum houses artifacts and documents on Louisiana's farming techniques from the 18th to the 20th century. The USS Kidd, a World War II destroyer moored on the Mississippi, exhibits collections on American naval history. Louisiana State University's campus features the LSU Tiger Stadium, built in 1924 and capable of holding over 100,000 spectators. The city also has natural areas such as the Bluebonnet Marsh Nature Center with its 43 hectares of marsh accessible via trails, as well as a zoo with 800 animals across 200 species.
USS Kidd
3.5 km
Tiger Stadium
171 m
LSU Campus Mounds
394 m
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
3.1 km
Old Louisiana State Capitol
3.7 km
Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion
3.7 km
LSU Football Operations Center
450 m
Shaw Center for the Arts
3.8 km
Memorial Tower
604 m
LSU Indoor Practice Facility
555 m
LSU Honors College
1 km
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company Depot
3.7 km
Swine Palace
960 m
Odell S. Williams Now And Then African-American Museum
2.9 km
Baton Rouge City Club
3.7 km
Alex Box Stadium
293 m
Prince Hall Masonic Temple
3.9 km
Knock Knock Children's Museum
2.4 km
CARTE Museum
2.9 km
Antonia
3.5 km
Riverfront Plaza/Levee Green
3.5 km
Main Street Historic District
4.2 km
Reiley-Reeves House
3.4 km
Sandbar Plantation
3.1 km
LSU Museum of Art
3.8 km
Magnolia Mound Plantation
1.4 km
Lincoln Theater
2.9 km
McKinley High School
2.3 kmReviews
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