Is it legal to own a sugar glider in Wyoming?
The short answer
Yes. Wyoming Game & Fish's Chapter 10 quick-reference guide lists the sugar glider as possession allowed with no permit required. It's a straightforward legal pet in Wyoming.
What Wyoming law says
Under WGFC Regulation Chapter 10, the sugar glider is listed as allowed for possession with no Chapter 10 permit required.
Which agency regulates sugar gliders in Wyoming
Wyoming Game & Fish Department (no permit required) is the authority for sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) possession in Wyoming.
Is there a permit for pet sugar gliders?
No permit is required at the state level.
Penalties and enforcement
None for possession.
Local city and county rules
Local pet ordinances only.
Legal alternatives in Wyoming
- Raccoon in Wyoming — North America's masked native — intelligent, destructive, and a rabies-vector species in most states.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Wyoming permit for a sugar glider?
No - the Chapter 10 reference lists them as allowed with no permit required.
Sources
More animals in Wyoming
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See all animals on the exotic pet laws in Wyoming 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 Wyoming Game & Fish Department (no permit required) and your local animal-control authority before acquiring any animal.