It's not a Koala bear.

Who knew.  We were informed in no uncertain terms that only tourists call them Koala Bears. The Aussies simply call them Koalas.  I was able to pat one at an animal park.  So soft!!!!

 The first picture shows the park worker cuddling the Koala as she talked about them.  What you cant see is the crocodile lurking in the pool behind her.  Happily there was a glass wall between the two.
Here I am patting the Koala.  As I said, very soft and clean feeling. So cute!