Highly-Rated Outdoor Enclosures For Your Pet That You Can Get On Amazon

A great way to allow your pet to enjoy the great outdoors while keeping them safe is with an outdoor enclosure. This allows your animal to be outside and you don’t have to worry about them running away. (If you use your outdoor enclosure for your cats, it will keep birds safe too.) 

Score: 4.9 out of 5 stars

With options ranging from 10 to 40 panels, this playpen gives dogs plenty of room to run around outside and can even accommodate multiple doggos. It folds up easily to allow for easy storage when you’re not using it.

Promising review: “My dogs love the freedom of the dog pen. The space they have and the safety is worth everything. We live on a very busy road and with the pen they are safe and happy. The best thing is that I can move it at any time I want to, to a different area of my yard.” — Tracy

Price: $139.99+ (available in six styles)

Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Your cat will love making their way through the tunnel this playpen comes with. The mesh zips completely around to ensure your cat stays safely inside. The tunnel is also easy to detatch if you just want to use the playpen part of it. 

Promising review: “I love, love, love this and I am definitely getting one more!! There isn't much space to rough house, but if your adult kitties like to lounge, you could easily fit three inside. This is perfect for allowing my cats outside without the danger of them roaming. In my photos, I have my largest cat and smallest. It's easy to put together; it's well-built! There is plenty of space to comfortably lounge about. I wish I knew about this when I had orphaned kittens. I love this tent so much!” —Beth

Price: $49.99 (also available in three other styles)

Score: 4.7 out of 5 stars

With panels ranging from 24 to 50 inches high, this playpen is perfect for dogs of all sizes. Choose from a small playpen of just two panels to a giant one of 48 panels. There are no sharp points, which protects dogs’ paws from getting poked. Customers who bought it and left reviews love how sturdy it is. Your dog won’t knock it down!

Promising review: “I was surprised at how easy this is to install. I ordered 32 panels 40 inches tall and it came in two shipments of 16, so I did have to wait until the following day to get the second set of panels, but I was happy it was relatively fast. It’s so nice to be able to move them if needed. I’m definitely going to order some more in the future to expand the space but for now this is so great, my dogs can roam free. I think one door instead of two per order would be better as I now have four doors when I only really wanted two, but that’s fine because it works just fine as a regular panel. The latch isn’t easy to open, you need two hands so it's nice to know the dogs won’t open it easily. I recommend it!” —Ally

Price: $69.99+ (available in five sizes)

Score: 4.1 out of 5 stars

While this outdoor crate isn’t going to give your pet a ton of space to run around, it comes in handy for traveling and camping. It fits easily in the car and allows for more visibility than most carriers. It’s also super lightweight.

Promising review: “Three cats slept in it last night. I have it fully open and it will be used for ground travel. It’s large enough for cats to move around and not feel so confined in a car or van. It’s not terribly sturdy, so if your pet is an escape artist, it may not be for you. Great price and good alternative to a wire crate. Note: It cannot be used to pick up cats but used to confine them on the ground.” — Lovecat

Price: $21.99 (available in nine colors)

Score: 4.3 out of 5 stars

This mesh playpen is perfect for small pets, including cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and baby chicks. The material is chew-proof and waterproof, which means urine won’t ruin it. The zipper is located on the top, so you can easily reach in and out without your pets escaping.

Promising review: “I ordered this to use for guinea pigs. It works really well as a place for them to run around in while their cage is being cleaned. It’s easy to wipe the floor down when needed. It folds up easily so it can be stored flat against the wall when not in use. We really like that it has a zippered cover. Overall a good product!” —Honest Impressions

Price: $28.99 (available in six colors)

Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Your cat will be living the good life in this two story cat condo. The cat doors let cats go in and out on their own (if you give them the option) and the wooden top provides shade from the sun. This cat condo is on wheels, which makes it easy to transport too.

Promising review: “My cat and I moved from a third-floor apartment to a first-floor apartment. He loved going out onto the patio and, being on the third floor, he wouldn't attempt to jump off. Now that I’m in an apartment with a ground-floor patio, he really wants to be outside. We did some indoor training (he didn't like the sound of doors opening), and he is doing well with it outdoors. The unit is well-constructed and relatively easy to assemble even by myself — just be careful that the pieces are on the correct side before screwing in because a few pieces are not labeled. The only major problem was that the hardware did not arrive with the original delivery. I reported the problem and hardware was then delivered in a timely manner.” —Cheryl L

Price: $159.99

Score: 4.4 out of 5 stars

More than 30,000 people have bought and rated this portable playpen that’s under $50. There are three sizes to choose from, so you can get the perfect size for your pet needs. It also comes with a carrying case that makes transporting it super easy. This playpen is waterproof, has UV-protective shades, and even comes with a water bowl. Customers who bought it and left reviews say it’s great for travel and camping.

Promising review: “I love how compact this playpen is when folded. The ease of putting it into the cover and is lightweight enough that a small child could carry it. It is very well-made and perfect for my two 8-week-old puppies. I absolutely love everything about this playpen. I can store it in the tightest space, between my washer, and wall it slides in with room to spare. I love the little collapsible travel bowl and the extra gift of a bone-shaped light that attaches to the collar and has three strobe modes.” —Mary L. Smith

Price: $38.97+ (available in three sizes)

Score: 4.3 out of 5 stars

You know when you were a kid and your parents let you play on an epic playground? That’s exactly how your cat will feel in this outdoor playhouse. It has two “rooms” for lounging, a tunnel to run through, and balls to chase. As a bonus, it comes with a harness and leash.

Promising review: “My kitten had a ball with this playpen. I was traveling and staying with a friend and wanted my kitten enclosed in an area and not lost in a big house. She loved this so much that even when I left it unzipped she would choose to stay inside and play in this. Putting all three pieces together was a lot (because it’s huge!), but honestly if you’re outside or in the backyard and have the space, this is kitten heaven. They will love it! If you’re thinking of whether you should purchase it, do it. Also, it comes with a nice carrying bag that fits all three pieces in it. Made it easy to stuff into my suitcase and get back home.” —Ebony S.

Price: $55.99+ (available in five styles)

Score: 4.4 out of 5 stars

Perfect for small pets, this metal playpen has a partially covered roof to give your animal shade if it gets too hot. The metal has an epoxy coating, protecting it against rust. 

Promising review: “I bought an outdoor rabbit run for my dwarf lion head bunnies. The size is perfect for two bunnies or a few chickens. The cage was very easy to assemble and only took one person. The wire is thick and really sturdy. I love that it is covered so that I don’t have to worry about birds coming down to get my bunnies when they are playing. It has three large doors which is great for when you need to catch a bunny or chicken, you have multiple entry ways to do so. Cage is easy to move. It has stakes to keep cage in place as well. The sun cover is nice for providing shade. Considering the cost it is a great value for the money.” —Audrey

Get it from Amazon for $64.98.