Mike the Tiger Habitat, Baton Rouge (must see)
Mike the Tiger is the official mascot of the LSU Tigers. Mike the Tiger lives on campus in the Mike the Tiger Habitat. There has been a Mike the Tiger on the LSU campus since 1936.
The first Mike lived in a habitat that was 2,000 square feet. It had a building enclosure and climbing logs for the Mikes to enjoy over the years.
The new habitat, designed by Torre Design Consortium LTD, was built in 2005. The current Mike has a 15,000-square-foot habitat. It includes a waterfall, a wading pond, and climbing rocks.
The $3 million for habitat was mainly paid by donations. Those visiting the habitat will see a brick walkway with the names of many of the donors. The habitat offers educational, interpretive, and recreational activities. It also has conservation, research, and husbandry programs.
The first Mike lived in a habitat that was 2,000 square feet. It had a building enclosure and climbing logs for the Mikes to enjoy over the years.
The new habitat, designed by Torre Design Consortium LTD, was built in 2005. The current Mike has a 15,000-square-foot habitat. It includes a waterfall, a wading pond, and climbing rocks.
The $3 million for habitat was mainly paid by donations. Those visiting the habitat will see a brick walkway with the names of many of the donors. The habitat offers educational, interpretive, and recreational activities. It also has conservation, research, and husbandry programs.
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Mike the Tiger Habitat on Map
Sight Name: Mike the Tiger Habitat
Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Baton Rouge, USA (See walking tours in Baton Rouge)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Louisiana State University Walking Tour
Louisiana State University is the flagship university of the LSU system. It was originally founded in Pineville in 1860 as a seminary and military academy. The present campus in Baton Rouge was established in 1926.
The LSU campus is noted for its architecture and historical center. The campus has 250 buildings designed in the Italian Renaissance style. Among these are the Memorial Tower, Hill... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
The LSU campus is noted for its architecture and historical center. The campus has 250 buildings designed in the Italian Renaissance style. Among these are the Memorial Tower, Hill... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Baton Rouge Introduction Walking Tour
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European settlement of Baton Rouge began... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
European settlement of Baton Rouge began... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles