The Sugar Gliders Have Arrived...
Sugar Glider habitat ranges from Eastern and Northern Australia to New Guinea. They live exclusively in Woodlands, are nocturnal and arboreal, sleeping in hollow trees during the day and leaping from tree to tree at night.

Sugar Gliders appear much like a small flying squirrel, but are marsupial (pouched animals) and are more correctly called a gliding opossum.

The habit of feeding on the sugary sap that oozes form any damages on the bark of wattle and gum trees is the origin of the animal's common name. They will also eat insects and small birds and are very fond of sweets such as honey and fruits.

This animal is probably Australia's most common mammal. However, they are not often seen in the wild, as they are strongly nocturnal. They are social animals and a half dozen or so animals from the same tribe may share the same nest.

Their gliding membrane extends from the forelimbs to the hind limbs. When gliding, the animal almost appears as if it has lost its body weight and turned into a towel.

Prior to nocturnal gliding, Sugar Gliders emit deep, loud calls which sound like groaning.

The Sugar Gliders are on exhibit in the Discovery Center, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.