Australia's leading wildlife experience, Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, is proud to reveal their Mahogany Glider baby, Lilly, to the world.

Lilly was born to Fern and Lumholtz towards to the end of 2015, and has been enrapturing her wildlife keepers and carers ever since.

Mahogany Gliders are listed as endangered nationally, and Wildlife Habitat is assisting with the management of the species through a collaborative program with Zoo Aquarium Association (ZAA) institutions. 

The population management program aims to sustain this species in captivity to ensure its ongoing sustainability into the future.

Wildlife Habitat General Manager Clare Anderson said that the park was a long-time supporter of the program.

“We have been involved with the ZAA program since 2009, and have successfully raised 6 Mahogany Glider babies to add to the ZAA collection, as well as become an official part of the breeding program,' she said.

“The arrival of Lilly increases the number of Mahogany Gliders in residence to 5 – we currently have 1 male, 3 females, and now Lilly.”

The announcement of Lilly's arrival comes ahead of World Wildlife Day on March 3rd, celebrating and raising awareness of the world's animals and plants.