The MSPCA has a new group of rare, exotic animal available for adoption — 33 odd and “very, very cute” sugar gliders.

“They have their little colonies and fresh mealworms they’ve been munching on and enjoying,” said Ally Phelps, MSPCA Animal Welfare Specialist. “A lot of volunteers have been getting a kick out of them because they’re so cute. It very exciting, maybe not for them yet but for us. And we’re looking forward to getting them adopted.”

The group of 33 sugar gliders — and a hedgehog duo — came in after they were surrendered by an owner in western Massachusetts. The owner was dealing with medical issues, the MSPCA said, and had a large number of the critters — they can multiply “pretty quickly,” Phelps said.

The “deceptively small,” hand-sized animals are within the possum family and from regions in South America, Phelps said.

Like for many exotic pets, Phelps said, the ideal adopters would be “really excited to learn and do research.” The marsupials are crafty and social animals who prefer to live in pairs or groups, need vertical space to climb and have a specialized diet of insects, fruits, vegetables, nectar-based food and commercial diet, the MSPCA detailed.

They can take longer to get comfortable with people but may bond strongly with a specific person over time, Phelps said, and a number of types of homes may work for them.

The creatures already have lots of interest, she reported, and the facility is open to answer questions from anyone interested.

Nevins Farm Director of Operations Meaghan O’Leary said though many people don’t consider them pets, they can be great for the “right adopter.”

“They’re unique and fun to take care of,” O’Leary said. “They’re also incredibly endearing, but they aren’t for everyone.”