Ball Pit
Type
Physical & Structural
Animals
Great for small mammals, some reptiles, and some invertebrates.
Investigation
Movement
Behaviors
Exploration
Why We Like It
This is an easy and fun way to provide smaller animals with a new area to explore. Animals will enjoy burrowing between the balls and the novel feeling of the plastic. You can sprinkle food and insects in the container with the balls for a creative forage!
Materials
-
Container for balls
-
Soft plastic balls
-
Bits of food or insects (if desired)
How to Make It
-
Thoroughly clean the balls so they're suitable for your animal
-
Place the balls in a container such as a box, kiddie pool, or bucket
-
Optional- sprinkle food in the container and mix in with the balls for a fun forage
WildThink did not create and does not own any of the enrichment items shown on WildThink's enrichment database. Enrichment items are the property of their respective "sources", which can be found below the title of each enrichment item. WildThink is not responsible for any animal injuries or deaths that may occur whilst using enrichment found on WildThink's enrichment database. It is the responsibility of animal caretakers, managers, curators, and attending veterinarians to ensure that each enrichment item and the materials used to make the enrichment item are safe and suitable for an animal prior to use. WildThink is not liable for enrichment malfunctions.