Rex is the official mascot of the University of Calgary and the Dinos' #1 fan. He proudly supports the Dinos on and off the field, court, and ice.
Name: Rex O'Saurus
Position: Mascot and #1 Dinos Fan
Hatched: September 1996, son of Dexter (I'm from a long line of Dinos mascots)
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Education: Life long learner at the University of Calgary
Twitter: @UCRex
Getting to know Rex
First Words: Go Dinos
Favorite Saying: We Are All Dinos
Favorite Food: Cougar steaks, bison burgers, t-bird soup, bear claws...I'm not picky; they're all tasty!
Favorite Snack: Dino Sours
Favorite Movie: Jurassic Park and all the Land Before Time movies
Favorite TV Show: The Dinosaurs
Favorite Dinos event: Pack the Jack, because the atmosphere is electric
Favorite University Event: Induction, because I get to meet the new baby Dinos (i.e. first year students) and welcome them into the family!
Rex in the Community
Rex loves to get out in the community; maybe you've already seen him at an event this year!
BLG Media Conference & Awards
Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Festival
Jayman BUILT MS Run and Walk
Walk so Kids Can Talk
Calgary Stampede Parade
Stride for Thrive
Run for Rockyview
CLVC Family Fun Fair
Calgary Minor Football Jamboree
Sport Chek Mothers Day Run
Calgary Pride Parade
Rex on Campus
On top of attending Dinos games Rex knows that when we support each other on campus our pride and spirit grows, which is why he makes it a priority to attend university and faculty events.
UCalgary Strong Festival
President's Stampede BBQ
Dinos Summer Camp Registrations
Haskayne Dean's Stampede Breakfast
Orientation Week: Induction, President's BBQ, Campus Expo, UCalgary Strong Night
Community Report
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Solar Eclipse
DNA Dash with the Rare Genomics Institute UCalgary chapter
Skate with Santa
Want Rex at your event?
Rex does his best to attend many community and university events throughout the year. If you would like Rex at your event, please
click here, to fill out an Appearance Request Form.
Please note that requests must be submitted a minimum of
4 weeks in advance to be considered. An emailed request, without the completed Appearance Request Form will not be considered. Rex may attend an event for up to 3 hours. Due to the high number of requests, submitting the request form does not guarantee Rex's attendance at your event. A Dinos Athletics staff member will be in touch regarding Rex's availability.
PLEASE NOTE: There is an appearance fee for Rex.
The appearance fee covers the rising cost of general maintenance, travel, and repairs that is associated with the high number of events that our mascot attends each year. Thank you for your understanding!
