Is it legal to own a sugar glider in Kansas?
The short answer
Yes. Sugar gliders are non-native marsupials, so they fall squarely under Kansas's permissive exotic-wildlife regulation and can be kept without any state permit. They appear nowhere in the Dangerous Regulated Animals Act, and Kansas is one of the easier states in the country for gliders.
What Kansas law says
K.A.R. 115-20-3 permits possession of legally acquired non-native exotic wildlife without a permit; sugar gliders are not covered by KSA 32-1301 or any native-wildlife rule.
Which agency regulates sugar gliders in Kansas
Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks is the authority for sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) possession in Kansas.
Is there a permit for pet sugar gliders?
No permit is required at the state level.
Penalties and enforcement
None for lawful possession; release into the wild is prohibited.
Local city and county rules
A handful of municipalities restrict 'wild or exotic animals' broadly - most Kansas cities allow gliders, but confirm locally.
Legal alternatives in Kansas
- Fennec Fox in Kansas — The world's smallest fox — and one of the few foxes legal to own in several U.S. states.
- Serval in Kansas — A tall African wildcat, popular in the exotic cat trade and the parent breed of the Savannah cat.
Frequently asked questions
How many sugar gliders can I keep in Kansas?
There is no state limit - K.A.R. 115-20-3 allows exotic wildlife to be possessed 'without limit in time and number.'
Sources
More animals in Kansas
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See all animals on the exotic pet laws in Kansas page, or compare every state on the pet sugar glider laws by state page.
Last verified 2026-07-03 against the cited primary sources. This is a research directory, not legal advice — confirm current rules with Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks and your local animal-control authority before acquiring any animal.