Wild Iowa Lion Picks Super Bowl Winner 2026!

When it comes to Super Bowl predictions, forget the expert analysts and sports commentators...a Des Moines, Iowa lion has picked a winner!

Zarina, a majestic 16-year-old African lioness at Blank Park Zoo, has made her pick for this year's championship game.

Zarina the Lion is going with...the Seattle Seahawks to beat the New England Patriots.

Zoo officials presented Zarina with two boxes decorated with each team's colors and logos, and after a thorough inspection, the big cat chose the Seahawks' container.

A Surprising Track Record

What makes this prediction particularly intriguing is Blank Park Zoo's impressive history with animal prognostications.

According to zoo representatives, their animals have correctly predicted Super Bowl outcomes an astonishing 80% of the time, making Zarina's selection worthy of serious consideration by football fans and bettors alike.

More Than Just Entertainment

While animal predictions might seem like pure entertainment, they've become a tradition across the country.

Various zoo animals have predicted Super Bowl winners, including African lions (Zarina, Deuce), a tarantula (Charlotte), a binturong (Wilbur), and a harbor seal (Rasal), have made predictions for Super Bowl LX (2026) and prior games.