The Best Toys For Hamsters in 2022

Made of durable plastic, with sturdy construction, the Kaytee Iglo Hideaway is a great accessory for hamsters and other small animals as it encourages nesting instincts and promotes playful behavior. It’s a perfect little home for your small furry family, plus it’s fun to climb on and explore.

The igloo is made of translucent plastic so you can see your hamster while they’re inside. This also makes it easy to clean – a one piece construction, the hideaway can be quickly wiped with a damp cloth and maybe a little soap if extra cleaning is necessary. Another plus of this sturdy material is that it’s surprisingly chew-resistant (although not chew-proof!), plus odor-resistant too.

Who among us doesn’t like to see a neat and tidy hamster cage? Most of us probably don’t like to see that kind of mess with several chew toys lying around here and there. However, that does not mean your hamster does not need a source of entertainment! In such cases, if you have a bit of space to spare, then you can definitely consider buying this pet hammock. Why should humans be the only species enjoying hammocks, after all?

This hammock is quite big, sufficient to hold your hamster well enough that it can sleep comfortably in it. It’s not only a toy but bedding as well. It has a hole in one side, so your hammy can get the feel of peeking out of a tunnel.

To stay healthy and happy, hamsters not only need good food, a safe home and plenty of toys, but lots of physical activity too. The Flying Saucer Exercise Wheel by Ware Manufacturing is perfect for this –safe, sturdy and silent by design, this spinning wheel promotes exercise and is super-fun to use.

The Flying Saucer has a solid running surface and is perfectly safe for your hamster’s tail and paws (there’s literally no place where they can get stuck). It offers fun daily recreation without making any noise, which is not something you could say for most standard mouse wheels. Since it’s made of durable plastic, it’s also easy to clean with a damp cloth.

Another comfortable running wheel, both for your hamster and yourself, the Comfort Exercise Wheel by Kaytee is completely safe for pets, and has a quiet operation that won’t grind your gears day after day. Made of sturdy plastic, this wheel can be free standing or attached to the wire cage  – whatever works best for you and your pet.

The Kaytee Comfort Wheel has a solid running surface, so it offers a 100% safe way for your hamster to exercise and have fun. There are no areas where their tail or toes can get stuck, plus, since there are no wires, it’s easy on their tiny feet. With a traditional shape, the wheel offers easy entrance and exit, making it suitable for both large and small cages. It should be mentioned that although more silent than some wheels, this model is not completely quiet – for example, it’s slightly noisy when compared to the Flying Saucer Wheel by Wire Manufacturing. That being said, it’s still on the silent side.

Simple but super-fun, tunnels and tubes are always a good choice for both adult hamsters and hamster babies. The Fun Tunnel Play Tube by Wire Manufacturing is made of durable and stain resistant plastic that is also flexible and easy to set up in different shapes. Perfect for exploring, crawling and running!

Since it’s made of plastic, the tube is not only flexible, but easy to clean too – when your hamster makes it dirty (which is a tall order, considering the material is stain-resistant!) you can simply wipe it with a damp cloth/rag and maybe even add a little bit of gentle soap to freshen it up. What we love most about this particular model is that you can set up the tube in unique positions over and over again, giving your hamster endless ways to have fun and be active.

Rosewood strikes again! With their third and final product on this list, we have to admit that even we’re surprised at how many awesome hamster toys they have.

Not only are these toys extremely fun for your hamster, they’re incredibly cute as well. And this rainbow play bridge definitely tops the list in terms of cuteness. With a rainbow painted on the side, the wooden play bridge will brighten up any cage and fill it with colour.

It’s no secret that hamsters love to sleep and snuggle in smaller, more secluded areas, both in the wild and in their cages. The TRIXIE Natural Living Frida Tunnel System is perfect for this – not only does it offer a safe, secure home for your pet, but plenty of opportunities for fun and exercise.

Made of natural wood, with two stories house, a tower, a tunnel, and several climbing areas, this small animal house is absolutely perfect for all hamsters. It’s an ideal home and entertainment center in one that allows pets to both feel safe and protected, and to be physically active and have fun. The wooden castle is big enough to fit a couple of hamsters, and it’s a good fit for a Syrian hamster as well. With that said, it does take up a rather large portion of the cage, so make sure your pet’s habitat can actually support it.

As we have mentioned previously, hamsters just love tunnels as it represents their natural habitat. So, what could be a better toy for them than a tunnel tube toy?

This tunnel tube has 9 exits, and it drives hamsters ABSOLUTELY crazy! They keep entering, exiting, poking their noses out, trying to climb the walls and what not. Especially great as a hamster house toy, you can put this in their cage and forget about it as they can easily sleep in it as well. The material is extremely soft and safe for chewing, so there is nothing to worry about.

If you’re looking for an interactive exercise toy for your Dwarf hamster, definitely check out the Mini Run-About Exercise Ball by Kaytee. Perfectly sized, made of sturdy plastic, this small wheel allows hamsters to maneuver with ease, providing a fun opportunity to be physically active.

The Run-About ball has a durable and sturdy construction – the lid stays on no matter how hard your pet may bash into it. It’s a perfect opportunity to let your hammy outside of their cage to explore other rooms while having their exercise – just place the ball on a carpet/floor and watch your furry pet run around joyfully. The manufacturer advises using the toy for 15-30 minutes at a time, after which you should return your hamster into their habitat so they can hydrate and rest.

Rosewood pet does indeed have some good pet toys, hence they seem to be appearing on our list again and again. Even from our non-biased point of view, we cannot but acknowledge the highly praised toys they have in the market, and their suspension bridge is not an exception either

This unique toy hangs from 4 points and sets up like an actual suspension bridge, which makes it quite adventurous for tiny hamsters. It’s not just any small flimsy toy that you can fit anywhere, so you will definitely need a big cage or playpen to set this up.

What’s better than 3 chew toys in a pack? 5 chew toys!

When you have a hamster in a house, you’re going to get accustomed to constant chewing and gnawing. These are their favourite jobs and therefore you have to make sure the things they are chewing on are safe for them. This is why this pack of 5 toys is definitely one of our favourites as the toys are of really good quality wood which is perfectly safe.

Looking for a way to spice up your hammy’s boring habitat? Try creating fun tunnels in various shapes and sizes with Kaytee Expansion Kit. Made of colorful and translucent plastic, this kit allows for expansion of hamster habitats so that they can feel and act like they would in the wild.

This connector kit can be easily attached to any CritterTrail Habitat or Accessory, giving your pet additional space to explore and exercise. This particular kit allows hamsters to climb, run and explore in a safe and secure way, promoting fun daily physical activity. Importantly, the bubble wave’s design features a comfort fit, so it’s perfectly safe for your hamster’s paws, even if they’re normally sensitive.

Looking for something that will fulfil your little hamster’s desire of climbing things all the time? Named as the “activity assault course”, this toy does give the feel of a military training post just like the ones soldiers use to practice their climbing and hanging skills.

The setup is quite big, so make sure you have a big open air playpen from which your hamster can’t escape. You will not be able to use this inside most bin cages that do not have lids, or smaller cages either. You should also consider your hamster’s size before buying this since hamsters come in all sizes. For example, dwarf hamsters will not be able to climb it easily, while Syrian hamsters will not fit into the log.

When you’re buying hamster accessories, hamster chew toys are great options. Due to the ever-growing incisors of hamsters, they are constantly chewing on whatever they find, which ultimately helps to wear down their teeth. Kaytee’s tiny chew toys serve this purpose very well.

This set is the carrot patch variety. Even though the pack says it is primarily for rabbits and chinchillas, they have been reported to be way too small for rabbits, which make them all the better for hamsters since they are much smaller than rabbits anyway. The pack says it’s meant for gnawing, cleaning and flossing, and we have found that they absolutely do live up to their promises.