U+1F428 • Animals & Nature
Koala Emoji
Meaning
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of a koala—a bear-like marsupial known for eating eucalyptus and sleeping—looking straight ahead. Depicted as a gray face with round, fluffy ears and a large, black nose.
Often used with an affectionate tone and in association with Australia, where the animal is found.
Available as an Apple Animoji.
Google previously depicted a full-bodied koala climbing a tree, Softbank’s koala previously had brown fur.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F428 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | koala |
| Shortcode | :koala: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐨 Koala emoji mean?
A friendly, cartoon-styled face of a koala—a bear-like marsupial known for eating eucalyptus and sleeping—looking straight ahead. Depicted as a gray face with round, fluffy ears and a large, black nose. Often used with an affectionate tone and in association with Australia, where the animal is found. Available as an Apple Animoji. Google previously depicted a full-bodied koala climbing a tree, Softbank’s koala previously had brown fur.
How do I copy the 🐨 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐨) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Koala?
The Unicode for the Koala emoji is U+1F428.
On which platforms can I use the 🐨 emoji?
You can use the Koala emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Koala Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐨"
"I'm so relieved 🐨"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐨"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐨"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐨"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐨💦 (emphasized relief)
🐨😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.