Blank Park Zoo Lions Predict Seahawks Win Super Bowl 60

Zoo animals have an 80% accuracy rate in picking the Super Bowl winner.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Lions at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa made their Super Bowl prediction ahead of this weekend's big game. After inspecting barrels decorated with the logos of the Seahawks and Patriots, the lion Zarina selected the Seahawks barrel, predicting a Seattle victory in Super Bowl 60.

Why it matters

The Blank Park Zoo animals have an impressive 80% accuracy rate in correctly predicting the Super Bowl winner, making their predictions a closely watched tradition among local fans. Last year, a tiger at the zoo accurately picked the Chiefs over the Eagles.

The details

Zarina, one of the lions at Blank Park Zoo, approached the two barrels decorated with the Seahawks and Patriots logos. After inspecting both options, she selected the Seahawks barrel, indicating her prediction that the Seattle Seahawks will win Super Bowl 60.

  • Super Bowl 60 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
  • Last year, the zoo's tiger Misha correctly picked the Chiefs to win Super Bowl 59.

The players

Zarina

A lion at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa who made the Super Bowl 60 prediction.

Deuce

A lion at Blank Park Zoo who did not make a selection between the Seahawks and Patriots barrels.

Blank Park Zoo

A zoo in Des Moines, Iowa that has an 80% accuracy rate in predicting the Super Bowl winner through its animal predictions.

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What’s next

Super Bowl 60 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2026, where the outcome of the game will determine if the Blank Park Zoo lions' prediction was accurate.

The takeaway

The Blank Park Zoo's animal predictions have become a beloved local tradition, with their 80% accuracy rate making their Super Bowl picks a must-watch event for Des Moines sports fans each year.