11 Funny Animal Jokes for Kids (and Kids at Heart)

American alligator in the grass
What’s better than a dad joke? An animal joke! August 16 is National Tell a Joke Day. So get your laugh tracks ready, because we’ve got a few toadally awesome animal jokes that are sure to leave kids quacking up.
May 27, 2023 | A newborn western lowland gorilla, Zahra, is covered in celery leaves while her mother, Calaya, eats breakfast. 
May 27, 2023 | A newborn Zahra is covered in celery leaves while her mother, Calaya, eats breakfast. 
Western lowland gorilla Zahra rests in mother Calaya's arms.
June 20, 2023 | Western lowland gorilla Zahra at 24 days old. 
Andean bear Brienne balances with four legs on top of a tall, narrow tree stump in the large outdoor yard.
Brienne balances on a tree stump as she tries to reach the berry tree.
Three Andean bears perch on a rocky outcrop under the shade of a mulberry tree.
Brienne and her two cubs relax under the shade of a mulberry tree.
Three meerkat pups were born May 10, 2023, at the Small Mammal House to mother Sadie and father Frankie.
May 10, 2023 | Meerkat pups emerged from the den the day they were born!
Meerkat pups pile on top of their father, Frankie.
May 23, 2023 | Meerkat pups (at 13 days old) pile on top of their father, Frankie. 
Meerkat pups on the sand.
May 23, 2023 | Meerkat pups (13 days old) explore their habitat. 

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