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54 schools use the "Pelicans" mascot.
Most common states: Florida (15), Louisiana (15), California (7)
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The pelican mascot is definitely one of the more unique and intriguing ones you'll come across in schools. This bird, often seen as a bit goofy but endearing, has a rich history that makes it more than just a cute face. At schools like Loomis Chaffee, the pelican symbolizes selflessness and strength, drawn from the legend that pelicans feed their young with their own blood, showing a deep commitment to caring for others🐦. This mascot isn't just about school spirit; it's about embodying values like charity and moral purpose. Plus, it's pretty cool to have a mascot that's not your typical tiger or eagle – it makes your school stand out in a fun way. So, if you're part of a school with a pelican mascot, you're prob part of a community that values kindness and teamwork👫.
Hear how the Pelicans fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 15 programs flying the Pelicans banner across Florida. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Kim
Florida Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Louisiana. With 15 schools per million residents, the Pelicans is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Carter
Louisiana Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Pelicans delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
54 schools in our database use the Pelicans mascot across 15 states.
The Pelicans shows up most in Florida (15), Louisiana (15), and California (7). La also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Pelicans as a Animal and Bird mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
Elementary programs adopt the Pelicans most often (30 schools). High School (12) and Other (10) also feature this mascot.