Kangaroo emoji meaning

The kangaroo emoji typically shows a kangaroo either standing still or caught mid-jump. This emoji is closely associated with Australia, as kangaroos are one of the country's most iconic animals. It represents wildlife and the fascinating marsupial known for its strong legs, powerful jumping abilities, and the pouch where it carries its young, called a joey. People often use this emoji when talking about visiting Australia, discussing nature and wildlife, or referencing kangaroos in general.

The kangaroo emoji was approved in Unicode 11.0 and added in Emoji 11.0, see related proposal L2/17264