An animal amusement system for entertaining an animal such as a cat while also providing an area for the animal to lounge. The animal amusement system generally includes a track with an upper portion removably connected to a lower portion to define a channel. A ball may be positioned in the channel so that it may be swatted around. One or more openings formed in the upper portion of the track provide viewing of the underlying channel. Enclosed portions separate the openings, and provide the illusion of a ball disappearing as it passes thereunder. Ball stops may also be provided which impeded or slow the movement of the balls to the further amusement of an animal. An optional insert may be provided and inserted within a central opening of the track defined by its inner edge. An animal may rest or scratch upon the insert between playing with the balls.
