The koala is a native of eastern Australia, ranges from 9 to 33 pounds, and its fluffy ears, round black nose and inquisitive eyes create its classic adorable expression. This koala is eating an eucalypt leaf, its favorite food. He was at the Sydney Wildlife World in Sydney, Australia. Other great places to see animals while visiting the state capital of New South Wales are the Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Taronga Zoo.