Everyone can have fun on a slide, or how to choose the perfect slide for pets
Pure, unfettered joy and a lot of positive energy, spiked with an optimal dose of adrenaline – such feelings accompany children while playing on a slide. But are slides reserved only for the youngest ones? Definitely not, because this type of toy is also loved by adults, as well as… pets. Installing a metal slide in the garden, on a dog’s playground or on a zoo run is therefore a great way to entertain pets and wild animals.
The last few years have changed a lot in our approach to pets and their care. We noticed that a bowl with food, water and a place to sleep are not enough to make our pet happy, so we are putting more and more emphasis on spending time with them actively, as well as providing them with the right entertainment
Mental stimulation is just as important for animals as physical exercise – without it, behavioural problems often occur,”
Hence the growing popularity of sports attractions, like climbing walls in spectacular locations or cultural and entertainment events such as fashion shows and photo exhibitions. But where do slides fit into this?
A pet stainless steel slide – why should you get one?
Different animal species prefer different activities, but the vast majority simply love to slide. In the natural environment, penguins, seals, ducks as well as primates, and even bears or wild cats love it. Many pet owners can also confirm that their dogs or cats use children’s slides in the garden with great enthusiasm, or they slide down stair rails.
Sliding activates instinctive motor patterns and gives animals a chance to engage in spontaneous, joyful behaviour,”
explains one zoo enrichment specialist. So if you are looking for an interesting and safe way to diversify the garden with your pet in mind, or you are designing a space in the zoo or arranging a dog playground, including at least one stainless steel slide is the way to go. Such an attraction will provide pets as well as wild animals with great joy and the right amount of exercise, so they will not focus their energy on other, often undesirable or destructive activities.
Which pet slide should you choose?
“Each according to his needs” – such a maxim should guide you when choosing a pet slide. When ordering this type of attraction, it is necessary to take into account the size of the pet, its nature and preferences, as well as the available space. For pets, such as dogs, cats or ferrets, simple low height (1–1.5 metres) curved or spiral slides are the best solution. In zoos, where space is not an issue, you can go wild and go with much higher and more complex structures. Penguins who love to slide in larger herds will surely love our wide slides, as they will give them the same experience as sliding on an iceberg. When it comes to pandas, who are well known for their love of fun, but also for their clumsiness, wide spiral slides or high curved modes are a good choice.
However, it is worth remembering that the appearance and layout of slides for animals is not everything! The material they are made of is equally important. “Safety, hygiene and resistance to weather are crucial in animal facilities – that’s why stainless steel is our go-to material,” stresses a professional specializing in outdoor pet installations. The best choice are steel slides, such as those produced by our company, because they are characterized by high durability (also for weather conditions), and at the same time they are safe, durable and aesthetic. It is also easy to keep them clean, which is of great importance when they are used by animals! And because steel slides can easily be painted any chosen colour, they can perfectly blend into the décor of the backyard garden or catwalk, without disturbing its natural character.
