Is it legal to own a sugar glider in Minnesota?
The short answer
Legal
Legal statewide — no permit.
Yes. Sugar gliders are legal in Minnesota with no state permit.
What Minnesota law says
Outside §346.155 and native-wildlife protections.
Which agency regulates sugar gliders in Minnesota
No state agency regulates sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) possession in Minnesota — authority rests with local animal control. See the state wildlife agency for related rules.
Is there a permit for pet sugar gliders?
No permit is required at the state level.
Penalties and enforcement
None.
Local city and county rules
Standard local pet rules only.
Legal alternatives in Minnesota
- Fennec Fox in Minnesota — The world's smallest fox — and one of the few foxes legal to own in several U.S. states.
Frequently asked questions
Any Minnesota paperwork for sugar gliders?
None at the state level.
Sources
More animals in Minnesota
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See all animals on the exotic pet laws in Minnesota 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 your local animal-control authority before acquiring any animal.