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.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 10:15pm

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Fiona the hippo, a beloved star at the Cincinnati Zoo, has made her pick for the winner of Super Bowl LX. In a video shared by the zoo, Fiona quickly selected the Seahawks as her predicted victors over the Patriots. Fiona 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 an annual tradition that generates excitement and media attention for the Cincinnati Zoo. As one of the most famous animals in the city, Fiona's pick is seen as a lighthearted way to build anticipation for the big game.

The details

On Friday, the Cincinnati Zoo shared a video of Fiona the hippo making her Super Bowl LX prediction. In the video, Fiona is presented with two bowls of food, each representing one of the Super Bowl teams. Fiona quickly selects the bowl representing the Seahawks, indicating her pick for them to win the game. The zoo notes that Fiona has about a 50/50 track record in her Super Bowl predictions over the years, correctly picking the winner in some years but not others.

  • Fiona made her Super Bowl LX prediction on Friday, February 7, 2026.
  • Super Bowl LX is scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Fiona

A hippopotamus at the Cincinnati Zoo who has become a beloved local celebrity, known for her remarkable survival story after being born six weeks premature in 2017.

Cincinnati Zoo

The zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio that is home to Fiona the hippo and has shared her Super Bowl prediction videos for several years.

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What’s next

Fiona's prediction will be closely watched to see if the Seahawks can live up to her pick and win Super Bowl LX on Sunday.

The takeaway

Fiona the hippo's annual Super Bowl prediction has become a beloved tradition at the Cincinnati Zoo, generating excitement and media attention around the big game. While her 50/50 track record shows she's no sure thing, her pick is still seen as a fun way to build anticipation for the Super Bowl.