Small pets

2-Tier Small Animal Playpen with Clear Panels and Connectors

Name: 2-Tier Small Animal Playpen with Clear Panels and Connectors
Brand: SONGMICS
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

4.8 10 reviews 1 min read Updated 11 October 2026

4.8/ 5

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Average of 10 reviews

Brand SONGMICS

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Product review

Roomy exercise area: The playpen measures 56.3 x 42.5 x 36.2 inches, providing a generous footprint for pets to move, hop, stretch and explore during supervised floor time.

Clear, washable panels: The enclosure is made of transparent polypropylene (PP) panels that let you watch your pet easily and wipe clean with a damp sponge. The see-through walls also let natural light in so curious animals can be observed at play.

Modular assembly: Panels slot into multi-angle connectors so you can assemble the pen in various shapes within the limits of the supplied parts. Assembly requires lining up the panels and tapping connectors in place— a small rubber mallet is included to help secure joints.

Included accessories: The package contains all plastic panels and multi-angle connectors, metal-mesh stairs to create a second tier, non-slip floor mats to protect your flooring, a mallet for assembly, and cable ties for additional reinforcement. Note that there is no rigid bottom tray included, so the mats are intended to protect floors rather than act as a built-in base.

Pros

Large clear PP panels for easy visibility and cleaning
Flexible layout using multi-angle connectors
Comes with mats, metal stairs, mallet and cable ties

Cons

No integrated bottom tray — floor covering needed
Metal-mesh stairs can be open or steep for very small paws
Some users add zip ties for extra stability

VerdictThis two-level playpen delivers a bright, adaptable exercise area for small animals. The clear polypropylene panels keep pets visible while offering a chew-resistant enclosure, and the included non-slip mats and assembly tools make setup and upkeep straightforward. The metal stairs create access between tiers but may be too open or steep for very small paws; some users add extra ties or a floor co

Reviews

jayje 5/5

Solid design and corner protection

The pen is well made and easy to put together. I had to return mine for unrelated reasons, but I still recommend it for small pets — corners are protected and the build feels secure.
Stardez86 5/5

Fits the room perfectly

So far it’s been great. Very simple to assemble and my daughter’s guinea pig is thoroughly enjoying the extra space.
Katrina Escobar 5/5

Very sturdy and easy to clean

This is a robust unit — you can bump or move it without pieces popping apart. It included zip ties (which I didn’t need) and the removable liner makes rinsing and cleaning the bottom quick. The top access is convenient for feeding and occasional cleaning.
Debbie De La Vega 5/5

Surprisingly durable for an escape artist

At first the panels felt a bit flimsy, but once assembled the pen prevented my escape-artist pup from climbing out. It’s durable and I would recommend it for keeping small dogs or persistent chewers contained.
Love to Shop 5/5

No more climbing — hedgehog is thrilled

It took about 45 minutes to build alone — mostly because I took care to orient the branded connectors and used the mallet to close gaps. My hedgehog prefers this over her old bucket-style cage because the flat panels let us push tunnels and toys flush to the walls, giving much more usable floor space for running and playing.
SOFIA 5/5

Excellent for a rabbit enclosure

Bought this to create a play area for my rabbit and it has been very effective. Easy to assemble and reconfigure, and the pieces withstand a fair amount of chewing. I’m very satisfied and recommend it for indoor small pet containment.
Leslie 5/5

Very large little corral — my rabbit loves it

I built the second level then removed it because my dwarf rabbit tried to jump off, so we stuck with a single-floor layout. The metal stair has wide spacing that might be awkward for very small rabbits, but cleaning is simple. We added a fabric base under the mats and were even able to make two smaller pens out of the pieces.
Cytheria 3/5

Worked well for a temporary kitten setup

I used several units to contain a big litter of nursing cats and kittens. The system allowed me to create larger and smaller sections as needed, though some panels were stubborn to snap in and I reinforced a few joints with zip ties. Overall it helped a lot with containment and litter box areas during a chaotic time.
ShawnaO Reviews 5/5

Versatile hamster habitat with one caution

Cute and durable — my teen assembled it quickly. It can be split into two enclosures if needed. It keeps hamsters safely contained, but the supplied metal stairs are steep and have wide gaps that could hurt tiny feet. Also note there’s no rigid bottom, so a liner or tray is needed.
Cheri 5/5

Ideal temporary indoor home for two bunnies

I set this up as an indoor retreat for my two mini Holland Lops during the hot months. It fixed the fur-and-grate issues I had with wire panels — much easier to clean and no fur getting snagged. Assembly was quick and the tiny mallet included really helped. There’s ample space for a litter box, food and water, and both buns can stretch, hop and stand up comfortably.