We've had, oh, just 65 million years to come up with the funniest dinosaur jokes around
40 Dinosaur Jokes That Will Have You Roaring with Laughter
Let’s be real: Dinosaur jokes are the perfect way to bring a little prehistoric joy into your day. Whether you’re a full-time paleontologist or just someone who thinks animal puns like “Jurassic Pork” is peak comedy, these dino-mite one-liners are bound to tickle your funny bone-asaurus.
Reader’s Digest dug up these dinosaur jokes to bring a little levity to your day. Perfect for kids, adults or anyone who laughs too hard at puns (guilty), these jokes are funnier than a T-Rex trying to make a bed. Let the prehistoric giggles begin!
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The best dinosaur jokes
- What do you call a dinosaur wearing a cowboy hat and boots?
Tyrannosaurus Tex!
- Why did the Archaeopteryx catch the worm?
Because it was an early bird.
- What do you get if you cross a dinosaur with a pig?
Jurassic Pork
- What do you call twin dinosaurs?
Pair-odactyls
- What do you call a dinosaur car accident?
A tyrannosaurus wreck
- Why do museums exhibit old dinosaur bones?
Because they can’t afford new ones.
- Why did the Tyrannosaurus Rex cross the road?
Because the chickens hadn’t evolved yet.
- Who makes the best prehistoric reptile clothes?
A dino-sewer
- What did the dinosaur call her blouse business?
Try Sara’s Tops.
- What do you call a dinosaur that never gives up?
Try-try-try-ceratops!
- Scientists discovered a new dinosaur that is very intelligent.
It’s called a thesaurus.
- Do you know how long dinosaurs lived?
The same as short ones
- What’s the best thing to do if you see a Tyrannosaurus Rex?
Pray that it doesn’t see you.
- What’s the nickname for someone who puts their right hand in the mouth of a T-Rex?
Lefty
- What do you call a dinosaur with one eye?
Eye-saur
Prehistoric puns
- What do you call a group of dinosaurs who sing?
A tyranno-chorus
- What do you call a dinosaur ghost?
A scaredactyl
- What’s a dinosaur’s favorite quote?
“Jurassic times call for Jurassic measures!”
- What do you call a dinosaur who is a noisy sleeper?
A Tyranno-snorus
- How do you know if there is a dinosaur in your fridge?
The door won’t close.
- What’s the best way to raise a baby dinosaur?
With a crane
- What came after the dinosaur?
Its tail
- What do dinosaurs use on their floors?
Rep tiles
- How do you ask a Tyrannosaurus to lunch?
“Tea, Rex?”
- What dinosaur could jump higher than a house?
All of them. Houses can’t jump.
- What should you do if you find a blue Dilophosaurus?
Try to cheer him up.
- How many dinosaurs can you fit in an empty box?
Only one, then it’s not empty anymore.
- What do you get when a dinosaur sneezes?
Out of the way as fast as you can
- What is found in the middle of dinosaurs?
The letter S
- What’s the best thing to do if you see a T-Rex?
Hope he doesn’t see you
Rockin’ dinosaur jokes
- What kind of dinosaur is made of cheese?
Gorgonzilla
- What did Rex say to Woody after eating a toy?
You’ve got a friend in me.
- What do you call a blind dinosaur?
Doyouthinkysaurus?
- What do you call a paleontologist who naps on the job?
Lazy bones
- What did the dinosaur use to build his house?
A dino-saw
- What is a dinosaur’s least favorite reindeer?
Comet
- Can you name 10 dinosaurs in 10 seconds?
Yes, one Gorgosaurus and nine velociraptors!
- Why does the brontosaurus have a long neck?
Its feet smell.
- What do you call a T-Rex who hates losing?
A saur loser
- What sport is a brontosaurus good at?
Squash
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FAQs
Why are dinosaur jokes still a thing?
Because they’re legendary. Who doesn’t love a pun so old it’s a fossil? Dino jokes hit that sweet spot between silly and smart. Plus, they’re the only kind of joke where it’s normal to say “Tyrannosaurus Tex” with a straight face.
Are dinosaur jokes just for kids?
No way! Sure, kids eat them up like a hungry velociraptor, but adults secretly (or not so secretly) love them too. They’re clean, clever and just the right amount of ridiculous. We don’t want to be right if loving dino jokes is wrong.
Can these jokes teach my kid anything?
Yes, they can! They sneak in real dinosaur names, encourage wordplay and spark curiosity about the prehistoric world. Next thing you know, your kid’s correcting your pronunciation of Pachycephalosaurus. (Good luck with that.)
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