There’s no shortage of cat play tunnels on the market. Considering your cat’s preferences for shapes, sounds, and textures can help you make the right choice. Start with short, supervised sessions. Bring your cat out in a carrier and let them come out on their own terms. Over time, as they grow more comfortable, you can extend their outdoor time. Tunnel shaped play enclosure: although similar, the purpose of these tunnels is not to get from A to B, but rather that the tunnel itself is the enclosure in which your cat plays and explores your garden. Durable Materials: The tent or enclosure should be made of robust and durable materials to withstand various weather conditions and potential rough play from your cat. Look for high-quality, tear-resistant fabrics and sturdy frames.

Expandability: Some enclosures offer the option to add on tunnels, rooms, or platforms. If you think you might want to expand in the future, consider one of these modular systems. The last solid option I’m going to be featuring is this Strong Camel playpen. It seems to be well-loved by quite a number of cats. Perfect for balcony use, for patio use, for garden use, it seems! Not much to say – seems like a great cat tent for indoor cat use outdoors. Outdoor Cat Tunnels are a type of outdoor cat enclosure, in the form of a tunnel, which enable your cat to explore and get around your garden in safety. As a multi-cat household, we are always trying to devise new and interesting spaces for our cats to co-exist peacefully and to enrich their world. In the past few years, we have added outdoor elevated tunnels to our existing catio enclosure and we were excited to add ground tunnels to increase their space and offer a more enriching and stimulating environment.Cut the tubing at the correct length to fit your wire mesh and used the cable tie wraps to secure the tubing to the bottom of the tunnels at about 12” intervals. 3. Joining the corners of the tunnels

Toys are a great way to keep any pet happy and these cat tunnels and cuddle bags are a great way to stimulate your cat's natural hunting and stalking instincts - a must for any cat owner! Mesh and Visibility: A good outdoor tent or enclosure should have mesh windows or panels. This allows your cat to view its surroundings, provides good ventilation, and also keeps out bugs and insects. They provide your cat with an enriched environment, full of fresh air, space and smells that they wouldn’t otherwise get in the house. Do It Yourself: buy the wood, wire mesh and fixings from your local hardware store and make it yourself (ie. a DIY cat tunnel)

The cat tent is super lightweight, portable, and fur-friendly, with an easy animal tent setup process and bag that both make it simple to put up, take down, and store when not in use.

Most cat tunnels are designed to be used indoors, although you can certainly use a cat tunnel in your garden if you want. Just be sure to secure it to the ground and keep an eye out for rain, so it doesn’t get ruined. There are even special zip-up tunnels that are meant to be used outdoors. If you’re looking for a outdoor cat tunnel walkway to link up an enclosure, then you have 2 options to choose from when it comes to buying one: But enough of the tents – time for an outdoor cat tunnel! This one by Kittywalk appears to be higher quality than a lot of the tents I’ve showcased. It seems people use it as a standalone playpen, and as catios that connect to the housepaired up with a simple dog door. Looks a bit easier, slightly more permanent, and definitely more durable than the Aussie Naturals Cat Enclosure Tent + Tunnel combo from #1. I think if I were to grab something for Avery, this may just be it. Especially since it can be paired with Kittywalk’s other products, like their gazebo play tent. Here’s a visual of what that would look like. Cuddle Bags: your cat can use these versatile bags for sleeping, hiding and playing! Made from soft and cosy material, these cuddle bags are a lovely and quiet snoozing location for your cat. And if they are feeling playing, then they can use it as a good hiding spot, great for pouncing on anyone who passes! Lastly, always introduce your cat to the new outdoor space gradually. Stay with them during their first few outings to ensure they feel safe and to observe how they interact with their new environment. The goal is to provide a stimulating and secure outdoor experience for your feline friend.