Turtle Jokes for Kids

Read these turtle 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

What did the turtle write on its postcard?
Wish you were here. I still am.

What did the turtle say when asked to pack light?
I've already packed the entire house.

Why did the turtle put a doorbell on its shell?
It was tired of people tapping on the roof.

Why did the turtle bring a welcome mat to the picnic?
It likes to make itself at home.

What did the turtle say about its walking holiday?
Lovely scenery. Still on page one of the map.

Why did the turtle take a tiny flag on its walk?
Every sidewalk crack deserved a summit photo.

Why did the turtle refuse a backpack?
It already had a carry-on home.

Why did the turtle enjoy the museum?
Nothing expected it to hurry.

What did the turtle say after missing the bus?
Good. That gives me time to reach tomorrow's stop.

Short animal puns

• Home is where the shell is parked.

• My commute comes with a permanent roof.

• I'm taking the scenic route through this sentence.

Try the wordplay

Pick a favourite joke. Which word makes the answer surprising? Say the word slowly and explain the joke to a partner.

Choose another animal or find classroom activities for teachers.

For crabs, whales, seals and other sea creatures, explore ocean animal jokes for kids.