Sydney 2000 mascot 'Lizzie' - a lizard
            

The Mascot for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games was Lizzie, the frill-necked lizard. She was chosen to carry the Paralympic messages of performance, power and pride to both Australian and international audiences. Her strength, determined will and attitude symbolize all Paralympians. Lizzie's frill is shaped as the map of Australia with its green and gold colors, while her body is the red ochre color of the land.

2000年悉尼残奥会吉祥物里兹（Lizzie），里兹是一只蜥蜴。她向澳大利亚及全世界的观众传递着悉尼2000年残奥会“成就、力量和自豪”的理念。她的力量、坚定的信念和态度象征着所有残疾人运动员。Lizzie打开的颈部皱褶为澳大利亚地图的形状，颜色为绿色和金色。身体的颜色为象征着澳大利亚大地的赭褐色。