Koala

A gray cartoon-style face of a koala with large round ears and a black oval nose.

The 🐨 Koala emoji represents the koala, a marsupial native to Australia. It’s often used to reference Australia, nature, or to convey cuteness and sleepiness. Koalas are known for their laid-back behavior, so this emoji is also casually used to express chill vibes or a lazy mood. Less commonly, it may appear in conversations about wildlife conservation.