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The snail and the whale had a lot of time together on their trip around the world. We think they would have loved sharing these jokes to pass the time!


Ocean waves

Ocean-Themed Jokes


What do you call a snail who sails the seven seas?

    A snailor.


What did the ocean say to the shore?

    Nothing, it just waved.


What's the most common insect found on the beach?

    A beach buggy!


What do you call seagulls that live near the bay?

    Bagels.


Why should you never blame a dolphin for doing anything wrong?

    Because they never do it on porpoise!


What do you call a lazy crayfish?

    A slobster!


What kind of music do killer whales like?

    They listen to the orca-stra!


What do you call very small waves crashing into the shore?

    Micro-waves.


What do sheep wear to the beach?

    A baa-kini.


How does the ocean floor keep up to date with the news?

    By following current events.


What did one tide pool say to the other tide pool?

    Show me your mussels.


Knock knock.
    Who's there?
Water.
    Water who?
Water you waiting for? Open the door!


Why do male dogs float in water?

    Because they're good buoys.


What do you call a baby whale?

    A little squirt.


Why did the whale cross the ocean?

    To get to the other tide.


What's the difference between a marine biologist and a dog?

    One tags a whale, and the other wags a tail.


How did the octopus make the whale laugh?

    With ten-tickles.


How do you cut the ocean in two?

    With a sea-saw.




Nature-Themed Jokes

Everybody loves a good joke! Here are some more to entertain your friends and family.


Why didn't the lightning take part in the storm?

    It was on strike.


How does rain tie its shoes?

    With a rainbow.


Why doesn't the sun need to go to college?

    Because it already has millions of degrees.


What did the tree do when the bank closed?

    It started its own branch.


What has no fingers, but many rings?

    A tree.


What kind of tree can fit into your hand?

    A palm tree.


What falls in winter but never gets hurt?

    Snow.




Famous Snails!

Image of Turbo the snail

You may already know about the fictional Gary the Snail from the television cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants or Turbo from the kids' movie. But there are other snails that should be just as famous!

  • Jeremy was a snail with a rare condition that caused its shell to coil to the left. Most snails have shells that coil to the right, so Jeremy was sent to be studied (in England) for possible insights into gene mutation that may cause a person's organs to be misplaced or inversed.

    picture of Keremy on top of another snail, showing how their shells are different

    Jeremy the snail

  • Gee Geronimo was an African giant snail that was the largest land gastropod (species that includes snails and slugs) ever recorded. It measured 39.3 centimeters (15.5 inches) from end to end when fully extended, and weighed exactly two pounds. Gee Geronimo was collected in Sierra Leone in 1976 and was owned by a man in the United Kingdom who trained snails.
  • Larry the Snail defeated 134 other snails to win the World Snail Racing Championships in Congham, England, in 2017. Larry won first place by finishing the 13-inch race in 2 minutes 47 seconds.

Taking Care of Our Animal Friends

puppy wearing helper vest sniffs a yellow flower

Animals can be funny, but owning a pet is a big responsibility, whether it is a tiny little goldfish or a giant Saint Bernard. Here's how to map out a plan for taking care of them.

Animal Jokes!

Image from Grumpy book: hyena laughing

If you liked the ocean and nature jokes, check out our jokes and tongue twisters about monkeys and chimps!!

Tell Cat Jokes!

Pete the Cat

Dragon Jokes?!

cartoon of boy laughing



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