Escape Ramps
Classic Wildlife Escape Ramps
Small animals will venture into livestock water troughs in their search for water. Unless these critters have a way to safely exit, it’s very common for them to drown inside the tank. The result is polluted drinking water for livestock and an unnecessary death toll on small animals. Our wildlife escape ramps provide an easy exit out of troughs for all trapped animals. Complies with guidelines for use within NRCS and wildlife programs.
10 Piece Minimum Order. Orders of 20+ pieces receive 10% discount.
Ramps Sizes
24" RAMP $85
22" RAMP $79
20" RAMP $72
12" RAMP $42
ATTACHMENT STRAPS Included with all ramps
Ramps ship by freight. We can no longer ship ramps by UPS.
10 Piece Minimum Order. Orders of 20+ pieces receive 10% discount.
Trimline Escape Ramps for Rubbermaid® BRUTE® Stock Tanks
Our Trimline Escape Ramps are designed specifically for Rubbermaid® BRUTE® stock tanks (150 & 300 gallon, or straightback design).
The ramps are engineered to meet NRCS guidelines for wildlife escape structures, helping landowners qualify for cost-sharing conservation programs.
These ramps help prevent accidental drowning by giving animals a way out of water troughs, making them an essential addition to any wildlife watering system, stock tank, or livestock water setup.
The Trimline Escape Ramps are designed specifically for Rubbermaid® BRUTE® stock tanks and horse troughs, providing a safe escape route for birds, reptiles, and small wildlife while helping protect water quality. These low-profile ramps feature an NRCS-compliant 45° design, built-in non-slip traction with no mesh to fail, aluminum mounting straps, and a flush-fit profile for clean installation.
Two to a box.
Orders of 20+ pieces receive 10% discount.
Trimmed to fit the Rubbermaid Brute stock tank, 150 & 300 gallon or
straightback design. Two ramps per box with straps. From $138
No slip surface on the ramp - aggressive traction pattern molded directly into the ramp
Aluminum straps to secure the ramp in place
Trim design is 8” and the bottom and a 4” ramp surface – 45 degree angle is compliant with NRCS
Sidewall is flush with the wall of the tank
Black, made with recycled material
Rubbermaid product information: https://www.rubbermaidcommercial.com/material-handling/farm-garden/brute-stock-tanks/?sku=FG424288BLA
About Water Trough Escape Ramps
Diagram of Animal Escaping Water Trough
Concept - The idea of an escape ramp is simple. Trapped animals generally swim around the perimeter of a trough, looking for a way out. The escape ramp is located to intercept the critter and give them a means of escape.
General Ramp Requirements - NRCS Standard 614/645 requires the installation of an escape ramp in watering facilities.
Materials - The material used for their construction range from wood, metal, fiberglass, cement and plastic.
Configuration - It is also very important to consider the following:
Ramp should fit close to the sidewall of the tank to prevent animals from getting trapped behind the ramp.
The ramp should extend down to the very bottom of the tank. A large percentage of small animal drowning occur when the water level is only a couple of inches. If they can't reach the ramp, they aren't getting out. Give the critters a way out.
Maximum ramp slope is 45 degrees. Minimum 30 degrees.
Have a traction surface.
Wings should touch the sidewall to prevent animals from becoming trapped behind the ramp.
In large tanks ramps should be located every 30 ft.
Attachment Straps Included
How To Build Your Own Ramp - We have links to steel mesh escape ramp plans in our Publication section. The Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory has a good set of plans for a metal mesh ramp. Otherwise, we have escape ramps for sale with bulk price discounts.
