Ostrich Jokes for Kids

Read these ostrich jokes with a friend, your family or your class. Pause after each question and see who can guess the playful answer.

Jokes to read aloud

Why did the ostrich refuse the window seat on the bus?
Its knees had already booked the aisle.

What did the ostrich say when the chicken offered breakfast?
Thanks, but I'll need a bigger eggcup.

Why did the ostrich open a courier company?
It promised ground delivery with extra legroom.

Why did the ostrich stand at the back of the school photo?
It could see the camera from pretty much anywhere.

What did the ostrich say about the tiny shoes?
Lovely. Do they come in runway size?

Real animal facts

The ostrich is the largest living bird. It cannot fly and has two toes on each foot. Ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand.

Source: San Diego Zoo ostrich guide.

Try the wordplay

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