Koala perches atop sign to greet tourists in South Australia

Lockdown has separated many friends and family members; however, tough times can help unlikely friendships to blossom. That's exactly how a koala named Elsa and Hope the wombat became besties while they were spending time together at Australian Reptile Park during the lockdown. Seriously, there are no better friends than these two.

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