Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona the Hippo Picks Seahawks to Win Super Bowl LX

Fiona has a 50/50 track record in predicting Super Bowl winners over the years.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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Fiona the hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo has made her pick for the winner of Super Bowl LX, selecting the Seattle Seahawks. The beloved hippo has a mixed track record in her Super Bowl predictions, getting it right about half the time over the past several years.

Why it matters

Fiona's Super Bowl predictions have become a popular tradition, with many fans tuning in to see which team the precocious hippo selects. As one of the Cincinnati Zoo's most famous residents, Fiona's picks generate excitement and interest around the big game.

The details

On Friday, the Cincinnati Zoo shared a video of Fiona making her Super Bowl LX prediction, quickly choosing the Seahawks as the winners. The zoo noted that Fiona has about a 50/50 success rate with her picks, correctly selecting the Eagles in 2018 and 2025, the Buccaneers in 2021, and the Chiefs in 2023, but missing the mark in other years.

  • Fiona made her Super Bowl LX prediction on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Fiona

A hippopotamus at the Cincinnati Zoo who has become famous for her Super Bowl predictions, which have a roughly 50% success rate over the past several years.

Cincinnati Zoo

The zoo where Fiona the hippo lives and where her Super Bowl predictions are made.

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What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, to see if Fiona's pick of the Seahawks proves to be correct.

The takeaway

Fiona the hippo's Super Bowl predictions have become a beloved tradition at the Cincinnati Zoo, generating excitement and interest around the big game. While her track record is mixed, her picks continue to captivate fans and serve as a fun pre-game ritual.