People Can't Get Enough of This Koala Mom Snuggling Her Baby on Mother's Day

Everyone needs a hug from their mom sometimes, that includes a koala baby at the Australian Reptile Park. A video shared by the wildlife sanctuary in Australia shows Mom and baby having a snuggle and it's so sweet. Koalas are secretly such emotional creatures. It even has people on the internet in their feels.

This isn't just a quick side-hug from one mama koala to her baby, this is a full-on cuddle sesh.

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If I get a vote, this mama might be koala mom of the year. Look at how closely she hugs her baby. It's like she never wants to let him go. The bond between Mom and baby is so strong. For them, Mother's Day is every day!

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Maybe the pair are taking a nap together. That would make so much sense. Look at how protective Mom is with her baby. She won't let anything bad happen to her little one, which is a mom's job of course.

I don't know about you, but now I really need a baby koala to cuddle with. I know I'm not the only one who feels that way. Commenters were so smitten with these two.

"I want to hug a koala so badly," wrote one person.

"I've hugged a koala before. They're very sweet," chimed in someone else.

"You can not say that animals don't have feelings," added one commenter.

"So much warmth, so much love," one person praised.

All About Australian Reptile Park

These koalas are just two of the many animals at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby. There's so much to see! You can make a day of it and see dingos, kangaroos, wallabies, and Tasmanian devils.

Of course, there are plenty of reptiles at the sanctuary too. Like turtles, alligators, iguanas, crocodiles, lizards, and even a king cobra!

If you're a little squeamish, you might want to cover your eyes around all of the various spiders at the sanctuary. But don't keep them covered for too long, there are also many beautiful birds that are sure to bring you peace.

And of course, don't forget the koalas! And you might catch them sharing a hug.

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This story was originally published May 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM.