Squirrel Gliders, like their smaller cousins the Sugar Gliders, are nocturnal arboreal marsupials. Squirrel Gliders occur in woodlands and forests throughout their range (see map below).

Squirrel Gliders can glide up to 90 meters from tree to tree, using their long fluffy tail as a rudder for steering, they can even turn up to 90°.

Their diet includes fruit, nectar, Sap, pollen, invertebrates, and lerps.

They live in social groups and nest in tree hollows which they line with leaves. They can occupy several trees within their range.

They are considered to be endangered here in South Australia with the most recent record being from 1991 near Bordertown. Threats to this species include feral cats and loss of habitat and nesting sites. Studies show that implementing suitable nesting boxes has positive results for Squirrel Glider conservation.

Here at Animals we have three breeding colonies of Squirrel Gliders that we use for education sessions all over South Australia. Our captive bred gliders are also found in zoos and education faculties across Australia.

You can book an Animals Anonymous wildlife encounter to your home or school.