Tilley Western, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Bill & Dianne, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane

"Neon, the koala, was very cute and cuddly. He is better off than many Aussies in that he is exempt from (comment about new Australian Industrial Relations legislation removed by John the censor).

He has a sweet deal where he only works 30 minutes every 48 hours and is allowed to spend the rest of his time doing what koalas do best... eating and sleeping. Not bad if you can get away with it!"