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The Nittany Lion turns 120

The Nittany Lion turned 120 years old on April 20, 2024. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

Join us in wishing a belated happy birthday to the Nittany Lion, who turned 120 years old on April 20.

Watch the celebration on Instagram below, and see more pictures from his party on the official Penn State Facebook page.

Learn more about the origin of the Nittany Lion mascot, and see how his looks have changed over the last 120 years, in this Penn State News story.

Last Updated April 21, 2024