This hurling, hurling hippo has spoken — and it’s not looking good for theKansas City Chiefs.On Thursday, the Cincinnati Zoo shared aclipon Instagram of its biggest animal star,Fiona the hippo, making her prediction of who will win at theSuper Bowl LIVon Sunday, the Chiefs or theSan Francisco 49ers.In the video, just when it seems like the 1,248-lb. animal is indicating a victory for the Chiefs, Fiona instead upchucks the contents of her last meal in the team’s direction.Depending on how fans interpret the bodily reaction, this could be good or bad news for the Kansas City team. The crew at the Cincinnati Zoo seems to think Fiona — whocelebrated her third birthdayearlier this month — is siding with the 49ers.“Doesn’t look like Fiona is a Chiefs fan!” the zoo captioned the post, tagging bothNFLteams.Fiona’s track record for successful Super Bowl picks is hit or miss. She was vindicated in 2018 when she chose thePhiladelphia Eagles, but incorrectly went with theLos Angeles Ramslast year.When Fiona turned 3 last week, the beloved hippopotamus wastreated to a decadent birthday cake(made of hay, beet pulp and produce) — as well as her-first ever bubble bath.“Happy 3rd Birthday to the Greatest Hippo in the World! It’s been 3 magical years since fabulous Fiona came into all of our lives and changed us forever!” read an Instagramcaptionfrom the zoo, alongside a series of adorable Fiona clips.Fiona, who weighed only 29 lbs. when she was born prematurely in 2017, has a knack for claiming the spotlight, according to zookeepers.“Back then, it was difficult to imagine where she’d be three years down the road, if she’d even be here. But she’s here and she’s thriving. She continues to dazzle and amaze people around the world,” Wendy Rice, head keeper of the zoo’s Africa department, toldWLWTlast week.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesKansas City Chiefs playing the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship.Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesAdded Rice: “She has a full personality; she has such attitude and sass, and she’s not afraid of a camera. She has no trouble being in the limelight. She’s getting a little bit bolder, a little braver — especially when food is involved.”Football fans will have to wait until Sunday to see if Fiona’s forecast forthis year’s matchuppans out. This year’s Super Bowl, which will be played in Miami, is set to feature musical performances fromDemi Lovato,Jennifer LopezandShakira.And for animal fans, there’s always the alternative of tuning in to the annualPuppy BowlorKitten Bowl.Super Bowl LIV will be broadcast live from Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 2 on Fox.
This hurling, hurling hippo has spoken — and it’s not looking good for theKansas City Chiefs.
On Thursday, the Cincinnati Zoo shared aclipon Instagram of its biggest animal star,Fiona the hippo, making her prediction of who will win at theSuper Bowl LIVon Sunday, the Chiefs or theSan Francisco 49ers.
In the video, just when it seems like the 1,248-lb. animal is indicating a victory for the Chiefs, Fiona instead upchucks the contents of her last meal in the team’s direction.
Depending on how fans interpret the bodily reaction, this could be good or bad news for the Kansas City team. The crew at the Cincinnati Zoo seems to think Fiona — whocelebrated her third birthdayearlier this month — is siding with the 49ers.
“Doesn’t look like Fiona is a Chiefs fan!” the zoo captioned the post, tagging bothNFLteams.
Fiona’s track record for successful Super Bowl picks is hit or miss. She was vindicated in 2018 when she chose thePhiladelphia Eagles, but incorrectly went with theLos Angeles Ramslast year.
When Fiona turned 3 last week, the beloved hippopotamus wastreated to a decadent birthday cake(made of hay, beet pulp and produce) — as well as her-first ever bubble bath.
“Happy 3rd Birthday to the Greatest Hippo in the World! It’s been 3 magical years since fabulous Fiona came into all of our lives and changed us forever!” read an Instagramcaptionfrom the zoo, alongside a series of adorable Fiona clips.
Fiona, who weighed only 29 lbs. when she was born prematurely in 2017, has a knack for claiming the spotlight, according to zookeepers.
“Back then, it was difficult to imagine where she’d be three years down the road, if she’d even be here. But she’s here and she’s thriving. She continues to dazzle and amaze people around the world,” Wendy Rice, head keeper of the zoo’s Africa department, toldWLWTlast week.
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Added Rice: “She has a full personality; she has such attitude and sass, and she’s not afraid of a camera. She has no trouble being in the limelight. She’s getting a little bit bolder, a little braver — especially when food is involved.”
Football fans will have to wait until Sunday to see if Fiona’s forecast forthis year’s matchuppans out. This year’s Super Bowl, which will be played in Miami, is set to feature musical performances fromDemi Lovato,Jennifer LopezandShakira.
And for animal fans, there’s always the alternative of tuning in to the annualPuppy BowlorKitten Bowl.
Super Bowl LIV will be broadcast live from Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 2 on Fox.
source: people.com
