Animal Mascots & Costumes

Fuleco - Official Mascot of 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

2013-04-11T03:06:00.000+07:00

Fuleco is the Official Mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He was chosen by over 1.7 million people in Brazil after three-months voting process that was derided by fans as undemocratic. "Fuleco" is a fusion of the words “futebol” (football) and “ecologia” (ecology), and FIFA said the choice showed that Brazilians cared for the environment just as much as for football.

"Fuleco" is an armadillo (placental mammals with a leathery armor shell), which is in danger of extinction, rolls up into the shape of a ball when threatened. The mascot carries the colors of the Brazilian flag - the armadillo is yellow, with green shorts and a blue shell and tail. It is dressed in a white shirt with the words "Brazil 2014" written on it. He also carried a ball called the “Adidas Brazuca” the Official Match Ball for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Vučko - Mascot of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (Yugoslavia)

2012-07-10T08:30:00.000+07:00

Vučko the little wolf was the official mascot of the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo (Yugoslavia) present Bosnia-Herzegovina. The XIV Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated from 8–19 February 1984. Vučko the tough and courageous wolf was voted from a choice of six candidates by the readers of three popular Yugoslavian newspapers.
This mascot helped to change the traditionally frightening and bloodthirsty image of the wolf, which is present in the region. According to the designer, the little wolf symbolized the human desire “to be friend animals and become closer to nature”. This wolf has both a serious and a cheerful side, but is happy rather than serious. It symbolizes the desire of human beings to make friends with animals, to make a wolf into a Vuchko.

Bill the Goat - The U.S. Naval Academy Mascot

2012-07-05T10:43:00.000+07:00

Bill the Goat is The Naval Academy Mascot. The U.S. Navy has had a goat as its mascot since 1890 when, according to legend, on their march from the ferry station at Highland Falls up the steep hill to West Point to play the first Army-Navy football game, the Naval Cadets (as they were then known) saw a goat outside the NonCom's houses at West Point and promptly commandeered "Billy" for their mascot. Since that time the goat has remained as the recognized mascot of the U.S. Naval Academy.

Rowdy the Roadrunner - Mascot of the University of Texas

2012-06-04T18:12:00.000+07:00

Rowdy is the mascot of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in USA. He is an animal mascot anthropomorphic bird called roadrunner, a fast-running bird that has a long tail and a crest and also called a chaparral bird and a chaparral cock.

He was chosen as the official mascot of UTSA in 1977 defeating the armadillo in a student election for the University mascot. His appearing as a supporter of athletics and other university sponsored events for the UTSA.

Fin - Mascot of The Vancouver Canucks (NHL)

2012-05-22T07:45:00.001+07:00

Fin the Whale (Fin Orca) is the mascot of the NHL team the Vancouver Canucks, the National Hockey League team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is an animal mascot anthropomorphic killer whale (orca). He was born on June 4, 2001 in Canada's West Coast. He is a 6’3” mascot, plays the position of a goalkeeper and one of the newest members to the NHL’s mascot family.
Fin is usually hanging around the Canucks, proudly beating his drum at every Canucks hockey game. His trademark move consists of steam emitting from his blowhole and his "chomping" of unsuspecting heads at Rogers Arena.

Moondog - Mascot of NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers (the Cavs)

2012-05-14T12:10:00.000+07:00

Moondog is the official mascot of National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) is a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Moondog is an animal mascot anthropomorphized dog. His first appearance for the Cavs was on November 5, 2003. His former mascot for the Cavs was Whammer a polar bear.

(source: http://en.wikipedia.org)

Hennes - the billy goat of FC Köln Mascot

2012-05-11T01:24:00.000+07:00

There is a billy goat in the emblem of FC Köln, it's name is Hennes. He is an animal mascot for FC Köln, one of the German association football club which is based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia and play in the Bundesliga. "Hennes" is taken from a player and coach in combination named Hennes Weißweiler. This club's nickname is Die Geißböcke ("The Billy Goats") refers to the mascot.

Hennes I, a living billygoat bestowed by Carola Williams to the club as a lucky charm during carnival in 1950. Since 1950 FC Köln had eight "Hennes" billy goats. Hennes I (1950-1966); Hennes II (1966-1970); Hennes III (1970-1975); Hennes IV (1975-1982); Hennes V (1982-1989); Hennes VI (1989-1996); Hennes VII (1996 - 2008); Hennes VIII (2008 - now).

Albert & Alberta - Florida Gators Mascot

2012-05-08T21:00:00.000+07:00

Albert and Alberta are the official mascots of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida (Florida Gators Mascot). Albert, came to University of Florida in 1957. It wasn’t until 1970 that Albert became personified on the field as a full-body vinyl mascot costumes.

Alberta the Alligator was introduced in 1986 as Albert’s sidekick and friend. Together, the two of them embody the typical Florida Gator fan; loyal, proud, and spirited about the University of Florida. Today, Albert and Alberta can be seen around the world on clothes, cars, mascot costumes and even on television. They have come to represent one of the finest universities in the world, and are symbols of the entire Gator Nation. (source: http://www.gatorzone.com)

Martin the Gecko - Mascot of GEICO

2012-05-04T08:30:00.000+07:00

Martin the Gecko is the mascot of The Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) an auto insurance company. Martin is an animal mascot anthropomorphic a gold dust day gecko. He was created by The Martin Agency, voiced by Jake Wood. His first appeared in 1999 during the popular Screen Actors Guild strike. The strike prevented the use of live actors, so the Gecko ad was born.

The first commercial of the Gecko was voiced by Kelsey Grammar. It has the gecko pleading for people to stop calling him instead of GEICO, insinuating that they are mistaking gecko for GEICO. Steve Bassett, a creative director for the Martin Agency, says that in following ads they changed the voice so that Martin had an unexpected Cockney accent. In current commercials the gecko's accent is more working-class, perhaps in an effort to further "humanize" him. "As computer animation got better and as we got to know the character better, we did a few things," says Steve Bassett, creative director at The Martin Agency. "We wanted to make him a little more guy-next-door. And he looks a lot more real than he's looked before."

Wild Wing - Mascot of the Anaheim Ducks (NHL)

2012-04-30T17:00:00.000+07:00

Wild Wing is the official mascot for the the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks. Wild Wing is an animal mascot anthropomorphized duck. He has been the team's mascot since 1993 and his name was chosen through fan voting. He wears a Ducks jersey with the number 93 on the back, referring to the year the Ducks became an National Hockey League (NHL) team.

Wild Wing is the first mascot in National Hockey League history to descend onto the ice from the rafters of the arena. He loves cheering on the Ducks at every home game, and even enjoys the friendly rivalry with the Los Angeles Kings and Detroit Red Wings fans. Wild Wing loves dancing and hanging out with kids, as well as visiting local hospitals and schools. His favorite foods are BBQ Red Wings and Los Angeles King Crab.. :)

Leo the Lion - Mascot of the Metro Goldwyn Mayer

2012-04-27T13:30:00.000+07:00

Leo the Lion is the trademark lion mascot for the Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (a.k.a. MGM). Leo first roared was in July 31, 1928 for the movie "White Shadows of the South Seas" an adventure romance film produced by Cosmopolitan Productions in association with MGM and distributed by MGM.

The MGM lion logo was created in 1916 by the Paramount Studios art director Lionel S. Reiss for the Goldwyn Pictures Corporation by advertising executive Howard Dietz. Around the circle that framed Leo the Lion is displayed the MGM motto "Ars Gratia Artis" (English: Art for Art's Sake) in the beginning of each film.

Gunnersaurus Rex - Arsenal FC Mascot

2012-04-25T11:30:00.000+07:00

Gunnersaurus Rex is the Arsenal Football Club Mascot. Acording to Arsenal FC websites Gunnersaurus Rex was born in North Bank, Highbury, August 1993. His first debut was on Arsenal vs Coventry City (h) League, in August 14, 1993.

Why is the arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus? The nickname for Arsenal is the Gunners. The 'saurus' part was made up so they can have a dinosaur like mascot.

Sebastian the Ibis - University of Miami.

2012-04-20T09:00:00.000+07:00

Sebastian is the official mascot for the University of Miami. He is an anthropomorphized American White Ibis. He is use a Miami Hurricanes football jersey, number 0. Sebastian was created in August, 1957.
He was named after former University of Miami residential college, San Sebastian Hall (Sebastian building) which became a University dormitory in 1939. It's now an apartment building stands at the intersection of LeJeune Road and University Drive in Coral Gables. Through the years, the Sebastian the Ibis has become one of the most well known college mascots in the United States.

Monte - Mascot of The University of Montana.

2012-04-19T10:00:00.000+07:00

Monte (short for Montana) is the mascot of The University of Montana. He is a grizzly bear, was born in the mountains of Missoula in the Fall of 1993. In 2002 Monte became the first winner of the Capital One Bowl's "Mascot of the Year" contest. He won again in 2004 National Champion Mascot of the Year (Capital One/ ESPN) and was nominated three other times.
He has evolved into a motorcycle riding, break dancing, back flipping, slam dunking, movie making, crowd surfing, goal post smashing, prank pulling superstar that makes the women of Montana swoon. Monte's charitable and community service activities are unmatched in college athletics. Raising thousands of "fur made" dollars for local children's charities keeps this bear quite busy all year round, and that's how he likes it.

Footix - Official Mascot 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

2012-04-11T17:00:00.000+07:00

Footix was the official mascot of the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. It was the 16th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998.

Footix was a rooster (a male chicken), firstly presented in May 1996, the most representative and socially accepted symbol by the French; a roster also appears on the shield of the French Football Association. It was created by graphic designer Fabrice Pialot. Footix name was the result of the combination of the word “football” in French, and the memory of a superhero that keeps alive on the comic, Asterix the Gaul and chosen by French television viewers. The mascot's colours are a red crest, blue feathers and a yellow beak. It reflects those of the host nation's flag and home strip and also accompanied by a “Tricolore” (the official ball for that year’s World Cup).

Hooper - Mascot of the Detroit Pistons (NBA).

2012-04-02T11:52:00.001+07:00

Hooper is the mascot of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons. Hooper is a horse and generally appears wearing a Pistons jersey. The symbolism is that like the pistons they are named after, the team produces horsepower, hence the equine mascot. Hooper became a part of the Pistons team on November 1, 1996, replacing Sir Slam A Lot, and it did not take very long for him to become the most popular mascot in Piston's franchise history. (source: link)

Paule - Mascot of The German Football Association.

2012-03-20T07:30:00.000+07:00

Paule is the official mascot of The German Football Association (German: Deutscher Fußball-Bund; DFB) since 26 March 2006. Paule is an eagle with black feathers and yellow beak.
DFB is the governing body of football in Germany. A founding member of both FIFA and UEFA, the DFB organises the German football leagues, including the national league, the Bundesliga, and the men's and women's national teams. The DFB is based in Frankfurt and is divided into five regional federations with 21 regional organizations. It is the single largest sports federation in the world.

Zakumi - Official Mascot of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

2012-03-18T08:30:00.000+07:00

Zakumi was the Official Mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Zakumi was born on 16 June 1994, a day and a year of great significance in South Africa. He is a cheerful and sporty leopard with green hair and presented on 22 September 2008. The name ‘Zakumi' is a composition of ‘ZA' standing for South Africa and ‘kumi', which translates into ‘10' in various languages across Africa.

He loves to play football and He always carries his football around which he will use to invite people to play with him.. (source: fifa.com)

Sallie - Mascot of the 11th PA Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

2012-03-10T11:30:00.000+07:00

Sallie was the mascot of the 11th PA Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. She was a pug-nosed brindle bull terrier. The men named her after one of the local beauties in West Chester, PA, the site of training. Sallie started out as a puppy and stayed loyal to the regiment through many battles. She passed away on February 6, 1865 by getting shot through the head during the war. The men buried her on the field of battle under heavy enemy fire.

In 1890, the surviving members of the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry dedicated a monument on Oak Ridge of the Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The monument is dedicated to all those of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry who fought and died at that great battle. At the base of the statue is a bronze likeness of a little dog. It is Sallie.. A loyal dog and full of love for her men that they insisted she be remembered on 'their' monument, for all time..

Gilas - 2005 Southeast Asian Games in Philippines

2012-03-03T20:30:00.000+07:00

Gilas was the official mascot of 2005 Southeast Asian Games in Philippines. Gilas is a Philippine Eagle. It is one of the world's largest eagles, distinct for the majestic plumage on top of its head.

The eagle is a symbol of elegance, strength and pride. It captures the winning spirit of all the participating athletes. Gilas was inspired by the Filipino words Maliksi (agile), Malakas (strong), Matalino (smart), Mataas (high), and Matalas (sharp). (source: link)

T.D. - Mascot of the NFL Miami Dolphins

2012-02-24T10:00:00.000+07:00

T.D. is the official mascot of the National Football League's Miami Dolphins franchise. Introduced in 1997, the 7 foot mascot firstly appeared at Dolphins home game againts Chicago Bears on August 10.

Why was the dolphin chosen as the mascot? Dolphin is agile and intelligent animal, and Miami is near the ocean, so dolphin seemed like a good fit for them. :)

Owney - Mascot of the Railway Mail Service

2012-02-20T08:00:00.000+07:00

Owney was a mongrel dog, who became the unofficial mascot of the Railway Mail Service in the late 19th century. On an autumn day in 1888, a shaggy pup took his first step toward becoming a postal legend when he crept into the Albany, New York, Post Office. Postal employees allowed him to stay and named him Owney.

At first, Owney stayed close to the Post Office, but he soon began riding mail wagons to the train depot and then rode the railway mail car down to New York City and back to Albany. As Owney traveled farther, his friends at the Albany Post Office feared he might wander too far away to find his way home again so they purchased a leather collar with a tag reading “Owney, Post Office, Albany, N.Y.” The railway mail service clerks recorded Owney’s travels by attaching metal baggage tags to his collar to identify the rail lines he traveled on.

He was soon weighed down by his collection of tags. Postmaster General John Wanamaker presented Owney with a little jacket to distribute their weight more evenly. Owney took to traveling farther and staying away longer, eventually visiting Mexico, Canada, Japan, China, Singapore, Suez, Algiers, and the Azores.

While being shown off to an Ohio newspaper reporter, Owney bit the postal clerk who was handling him. The postmaster had Owney put down on June 11, 1897. Railway mail clerks chipped in money to have a taxidermist preserve Owney’s body, which then was sent to postal headquarters in Washington, D.C., for exhibit.

In 1911, the Post Office Department entrusted Owney to the Smithsonian Institution. Since 1993, Owney has been part of the National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. (source: link)

Champa and Champi - Official Mascots of 2009 SEA Games in Laos

2012-02-17T09:38:00.000+07:00

Champa and Champi was the official mascots of 2009 SEA Games in Vientiane, Laos. They are two white elephants dressed in traditional Lao attire. The male elephant is named Champa and the female elephant is named Champi. The two white elephants symbolize Laos as it was known as the kingdom of Lan Xang in ancient times, which literally means "the kingdom of a million elephants" (in English). The mascots are depicted as being cheerful, which is an important part in making sports competitions joyful and lively. (source: link)

Big Red - Mascot of the Arizona Cardinals (NFL)

2012-02-15T17:30:00.000+07:00

Big Red is the mascot of the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. According to his official biography, he "hatched" on October 4, 1998. Big Red has danced with Black Eyed Peas and has appeared on several television networks like MTV, CNN and ESPN. He's been a mascot for the Pro Bowl four times, and he lists Kurt Warner, Edgerrin James and Anquan Boldin among his favorite players of NFL.

In his spare time, Big Red hobbies are playing the guitar, going bowling, practice dance and he also says he likes to beat up the mascot of the Rams, Niners and the Seahawks. He's also fond of the television series "Animal Planet" and loves listening to "Bird is the Word" radio program.

Big Al - Mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide

2012-02-13T12:00:00.000+07:00

In 1979, Big Al first debuted as an official mascot of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide when the Tide beat Penn State University for the national championship in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Since then, the mascot has been a fan favorite for the Tide fans.

Big Al the elephant was name by student vote and legitimatize by the Alabama Student Government Association. Read more about Big Al's biography at the school's website.