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6 schools use the "Little Lions" mascot.
Most common states: Pennsylvania (4), Missouri (1), Texas (1)
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Meet the Little Lions 🐾, a mascot that's as adorable as it is fierce This cute and little lion is the pride of several schools, particularly in Pennsylvania, where it's surprisingly popular. The Little Lions mascot has a special connection to the Penn State Nittany Lions, especially at State College Area School District, where the costume was even designed by the same person who made the Nittany Lion's head. Imagine a cheerleader in a hooded body suit, sometimes with painted whiskers, evolving into a more elaborate costume with a detachable head that's almost as heavy as a football helmet. This mascot has been a beloved part of school spirit since the 1970s and continues to roar loud and proud. Whether it's on the field or at school events, the Little Lions bring a sense of identity and community to their schools, showing that even the smallest can make a big impact. So, next time you see these Little Lions, remember they're not just cute – they're also part of a spirited tradition 🐾💪
Hear how the Little Lions fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 4 programs flying the Little Lions banner across Pennsylvania. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Phoenix Kim
Pennsylvania Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Pennsylvania. With 4 schools per million residents, the Little Lions is part of daily conversations here.”
Harper Patel
Pennsylvania Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Little Lions delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Patel
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
6 schools in our database use the Little Lions mascot across 3 states.
The Little Lions shows up most in Pennsylvania (4), Missouri (1), and Texas (1). Pa also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Little Lions as a Animal, Mammal, and Little mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Elementary programs adopt the Little Lions most often (2 schools). High School (2) and Middle School (1) also feature this mascot.