U+1F993 • Animals & Nature
Zebra Emoji
Meaning
A zebra, a horse-like mammal with black-and-white stripes. Generally depicted in full profile on all fours facing left.
Occasionally used humorously to refer to “prison stripes,” due to the resemblance between zebra markings and classic black-and-white inmate uniforms.
Not to be confused with 🐎 Horse. Some vendors implement a similar face as their 🐴 Horse Face.
Many vendors’ early designs featured only a zebra head facing to the side, consistent with the emoji’s original Unicode name, Zebra Head. Between 2018 and 2021, however, these vendors updated their artwork to depict the animal in full profile, an approach Apple and WhatsApp used from the outset. Twitter’s design is the only major vendor that continues to show just the head.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F993 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | zebra |
| Shortcode | :zebra: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E5.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦓 Zebra emoji mean?
A zebra, a horse-like mammal with black-and-white stripes. Generally depicted in full profile on all fours facing left. Occasionally used humorously to refer to “prison stripes,” due to the resemblance between zebra markings and classic black-and-white inmate uniforms. Not to be confused with 🐎 Horse. Some vendors implement a similar face as their 🐴 Horse Face. Many vendors’ early designs featured only a zebra head facing to the side, consistent with the emoji’s original Unicode name, Zebra Head. Between 2018 and 2021, however, these vendors updated their artwork to depict the animal in full profile, an approach Apple and WhatsApp used from the outset. Twitter’s design is the only major vendor that continues to show just the head.
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 Zebra?
The Unicode for the Zebra emoji is U+1F993.
On which platforms can I use the 🦓 emoji?
You can use the Zebra 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 Zebra 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.