100 Earth Day Jokes for Kids That Will Make Them Laugh

Last Updated on February 2, 2024 by Michele Tripple

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Earth Day is coming up quickly and we are quickly compiling all our fun Earth Day Activities like our Earth Day Bingo cards among other simple activities to do at the last minute with the kids. The one thing we couldn’t forget to add to our Earth Day collection are some fun Earth Day jokes for kids! Jokes are always a huge hit and get so many laughs! I mean there is a reason my kids beg me to make their lunch so that I can add our lunch box jokes to their lunch box!

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I am sure your kids are going to love these Earth Day Jokes as much as mine did, or at least we always hope! Grab the downloadable cards if you choose to so that you can add them to the rest of our joke cards collections like our Christmas Lunch box jokes or our Spring lunchbox jokes! And don’t forget to add your favorite Earth Day Jokes for kids in the comments so we can add them to the list!

 
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Earth Day Jokes For Kids

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  • Why did the leaf go to the doctor? It was feeling green.
  • Why are seabirds so lucky in love? Because one good tern always deserves another.
  • Which fish is the most famous in the ocean? The star fish!
  • What happens when you throw a red rock in the Black Sea? It sinks to the bottom.
  • Why did the farmer plant a seed in his pond? He was trying to grow a water-melon.
  • What happened to the shark that swallowed a bunch of keys? It got lockjaw.
  • Where does a killer whale go for braces? The orca-dontist.
  • What did the shark plead in the murder case? Not gill-ty.
  • Why are people always tired on Earth Day? Because they just finished a March.
  • Why are there fish at the bottom of the sea? Because they dropped out of school.
  • What is the best way to communicate with a fish? Drop it a line!
  • Where do crabs & lobsters catch their trains? Kings Crustacean.
  • Why couldn’t the flower ride its bike? It had lost its petals.
  • Where does seaweed look for a job? In the kelp-wanted section
  • What goes up when the rain comes down? An umbrella!
  • What do you call the seagulls that live by the Bay? Bagels
  • How can you tell the ocean is friendly? It waves.
  • What do you say when the beach asks you to walk on it? Shore
  • What did one tidepool say to the other tidepool? Show me your mussels.
  • What kind of flower grows on your face? Tulips
  • How do trees get on the internet? They log in.
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  • What do loggers eat in the forest? Mac and trees.
  • What did the beach say to the wave? “Long tide, no sea.”
  • Why was the cucumber mad? Because it was in a pickle.
  • Why is grass so dangerous? Because it’s full of blades.
  • Why did the gardener plant light bulbs? She wanted to grow a power plant.
  • What did one volcano say to the other volcano? I lava you!
  • Why is the mushroom always invited to parties? Because he’s a fungi.
  • How do you cut a wave in half? Using a sea saw.
  • What did the limestone say to the geologist? Don’t take me for granite.
  • What do you call a rooster that crows every morning? An alarm cluck!
  • What kind of water cannot freeze? Hot water.
  • Why did the sun go to school?  To get brighter.
  • What falls in winter but never gets hurt? Snow.
  • What is a shark’s favorite game? Swallow the leader!
  • What did the flower say after it told a joke? I was pollen your leg.
  • Why did the dog bury himself in the backyard on Earth Day? Because you can’t grow a tree without bark.
  • Where do rocks like to sleep? Bedrocks.
  • Why are Tree Huggers bad at playing cards? They like to avoid the flush.
  • Where do saplings go to learn? Elementree school.
  • How do you cut a wave in half? Use a sea saw.
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  • Which side of a tree has the most leaves? The outside.
  • Why does a Time Magazine survey state only 85% of Americans think global warming is happening? The other 15 percent work for the oil industry!
  • What runs but never goes out of breath? A river.
  • What creature is smarter than a talking parrot? A spelling bee.
  • Where do shellfish go to borrow money? The prawn broker.
  • How many climate sceptics does it take to change a lightbulb? None. It’s too early to say if the light bulb needs changing.
  • Where did the lightning bolt propose? Cloud 9.
  • What did the tree wear to the pool party? Swimming trunks.
  • What did the tornado say to the washing machine? Want to go for a spin?
  • Did you hear the one about the recycling family of triplets? Polly, Ethel and Ian
  • What does the sun drink out of? Sunglasses.
  • What kind of hair do oceans have? Wavy.
  • What do you call it when it rains chickens and ducks? Foul weather.
  • What lies between a good recycler and a bad recycler? Oregon
  • What holds the sun up in the sky? Sunbeams.
  • What did the ground say to the earthquake? You crack me up!
  • How do oil companies deal with oil spills? Slick lawyers.
  • What kind of bow can’t be tied? A rainbow!
  • Why did the Easter bunny hide? He was a little chicken.
  • What kind of shorts to clouds wear? Thunderwear!
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  • What has 18 legs and catches flies? A baseball team.
  • How do hurricanes see? With one eye!
  • What is the Texas state slogan? Oils well that ends well. 
  • Why do tornadoes zigzag? They’re dizzy.
  • What happens when the smog lifts over Los Angeles? UCLA.
  • What’s a tornado’s favorite game? Twister!
  • What do you call leprechauns who collect aluminum cans, used newspapers and plastic bottles?  “Wee-cyclers!”
  • Why did the woman go outdoors with her purse open? Because she expected some change in the weather.
  • If you live in an igloo, what’s the worst thing about global warming? No privacy!
  • What did one lightening bolt say to the other? You’re truly shocking!
  • How much trash do you have to throw in the ocean to make a new country? None, just some tea.
  • What’s the difference between weather and climate? You can’t weather a tree, but you can climate.
  • What did Cinderella wear when she went swimming in the ocean? lass flippers!
  • What did one firefly say to the other? Got to glow!
  • Have you heard about the restaurant that caters only to dolphins? It only has 1 customer, but at least it serves a porpoise.
  • What kind of plant grow on your hand?  Palm tree.
  • Why did the worm cross the ruler? To become an inchworm.
  • Do bees fly in the rain? Not without their yellow jackets!
  • What did the Pacific Ocean say to the Atlantic Ocean? Nothing, it just waved! 
  • What happens when it rains cats and dogs? You have to been careful not to step in a poodle.
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  • What has no beginning, end or middle & touches every continent?The Ocean.
  • Why do hens lay their eggs? They would break if they dropped them!
  • Did you hear about the lawyer who tried to sue a shark for biting all his limbs off? He didn’t have a leg to stand on!
  • What is a tree’s least favorite month? Sep-timber!
  • What do worms leave round their baths? The scum of the earth!
  • What did Obi Wan Kenobi say to the tree on Earth Day? May the Forest be with you.
  • Do you know where fishes work? The Offish! 
  • What’s the biggest moth in the world? A mammoth!
  • Did you hear about the red ship that collided with the blue ship? All the sailors were marooned.
  • What did the mother worm say to her son who was late? “Where in earth have you been?”
  • Why did the fisherman start doing drugs? Pier pressure.
  • Why are recycle bins optimistic? Because they’re full of cans.
  • What happens when you throw a green rock into the Red Sea? It gets wet.
  • What do you call it when worms take over the world? Global worming!
  • Why don’t oysters give to charity? Because they’re shellfish!
  • What did the little tree say to the big tree? Leaf me alone!
  • Which bus crossed the Atlantic Ocean? Christopher ColumBUS.
  • What does a tree drink? Root Beer!
  • What does seaweed say when it’s stuck at the bottom of the sea? “Kelp! Kelp!”
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Don’t forget to add your favorite Earth Day jokes in the comments so we can add them to the list!

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