Ripley’s Aquarium Penguins, Aided by Sloth, Predict Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Victory

Ripley’s Aquarium Penguins, Aided by Sloth, Predict Chiefs Super Bowl LVII Victory

Orlando residents with a keen eye on the upcoming Super Bowl LVII might be interested in a rather unconventional prediction coming from Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. While not directly in our backyard, the Ripley’s brand is well-known to many here in Orlando, and their recent animal-assisted forecast has generated some buzz.

In a unique pre-game ritual, the penguins at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, with an unexpected assist from a sloth, have cast their vote for the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVII. This playful prediction involved the aquatic birds choosing between two footballs, each representing one of the competing teams.

While this event took place north of the border, the lighthearted nature of the prediction offers a fun diversion for local sports enthusiasts. Many Orlando families have visited Ripley's attractions, including the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium on the bustling International Drive, making news from their sister institutions of interest to our community in the heart of Central Florida.

The Super Bowl LVII game is scheduled for this Sunday. Whether the penguins and their slow-moving companion will prove to be accurate prognosticators remains to be seen, but their prediction has certainly added an extra layer of animal-themed anticipation to the big game.