Dinosaur Jokes for Kids
57 roar-some puns, riddles and knock-knock jokes, including brand-new Puffsaurus originals. Tap a joke to reveal the punchline!
How to use this page
Read the question out loud, let everyone guess, then tap the card to reveal the answer. Jokes marked ★ Original were made up by the Puffsaurus team, so you won't find them anywhere else!
Classic Dino Puns
The silly name-mashups every dinosaur fan should know.
T. rex Jokes
Big teeth, tiny arms, lots of laughs.
Dinosaur Knock-Knock Jokes
Grab a grown-up: you say “Knock, knock!”, they say “Who's there?”
Dinosaur Riddles
Have a think before you peek!
Jokes About Specific Dinosaurs
Every one of these is a Puffsaurus original, except the Stegosaurus.
Food & School Jokes
For snack time and the classroom.
Groaners for Grown-Ups
Dad jokes, mom jokes and teacher jokes. Eye-rolls guaranteed.
Why Dinosaur Names Make Great Puns
Dinosaur names are built from old Greek and Latin word parts. Learn a few and you can spot the joke, or invent your own! Find more in our guide to dinosaur names and what they mean.
-saurus = “lizard”
Tons of dinosaur names end in -saurus, so you can stick it on almost any word and it instantly sounds like a dinosaur.
In our jokes: thesaurus, Bronco-saurus, salad-o-saurus, bookosaurus
-tops = “face”
Triceratops means “three-horned face.” Swap the start or end and you get a brand-new joke.
In our jokes: Try-ceratops, tricera-bottom
-dactyl = “finger”
Pterodactyl means “wing finger.” Its name starts with a silent p, which is the whole joke! (Fun fact: pterodactyls were flying reptiles, not dinosaurs.)
In our jokes: the silent “p” in pterodactyl
Rex = “king”
Rex is Latin for “king,” and it sounds like lots of everyday words. That's why T. rex gets so many jokes.
In our jokes: Tyrannosaurus wrecks, Rex-am, Rex-cuse me
✏️ Make your own dino pun!
Pick something you love, like pizza, soccer or bedtime, and add -saurus or -tops: a pizza-saurus, a soccer-tops, a snooze-a-saurus. Then invent a question to go with it!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular dinosaur joke?
Two classics top almost every list: “What do you call a sleeping dinosaur? A dino-snore!” and “What do you call a dinosaur with its eyes shut? Do-you-think-he-saw-us!” They're short, easy to remember and work for every age.
Are these dinosaur jokes OK for preschoolers?
Yes! Every joke is clean and kid-friendly. Preschoolers usually love the simple ones best, like the T. rex jokes and the knock-knock jokes. Word-play puns like “Do-you-think-he-saw-us” tend to click around age 5 to 7, and the grown-up groaners are there for parents and teachers.
How can I use dinosaur jokes with kids?
Write one on a lunchbox note with the punchline on the back, read a few at a dinosaur birthday party, use one as a classroom warm-up or brain break, or take turns telling them on car rides. Kids can also make up their own by adding -saurus or -tops to a word.
Are these dinosaur jokes copyrighted?
Many short dinosaur puns are traditional jokes that have been passed around playgrounds for years, and we've reworded them in our own way. The jokes marked “★ Original” were written by Puffsaurus. You're welcome to share them with your kids, class or party guests.
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