Pegasus is the official academic logo, symbol and mascot of the University of Central Florida (UCF) a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States.[1][2]
While the Pegasus is the logo and mascot of the university, Knightro is the mascot of university's athletic programs, the UCF Knights. The Pegasus logo is popular among students and the community, and UCF's equestrian club maintains a mascot program, which owns a "Pegasus" horse, a gray Andalusian stallion.[3] Representing the "Pegasus," a horse that is regularly seen during home football games at the Bounce House; the Golden Knight, whose armor varies, generally rides atop the horse. The Pegasus and Knight are often seen representing other home sporting events and alumni events[3]