Ready to go bananas with laughter?

Our collection of 240 monkey jokes will have you howling like a primate in no time!

From clever wordplay to hilarious punchlines, these jokes swing from the simple to the brilliantly absurd.

Perfect for animal lovers, joke enthusiasts, or anyone needing a quick pick-me-up, these monkey-themed gags will brighten any day.

Use them to break the ice, entertain kids, or simply treat yourself to a good chuckle. We’ve gathered the funniest simian humor from around the world—some corny, some clever, all guaranteed to tickle your funny bone.

So grab your favorite snack (bananas), get comfortable, and prepare for some serious monkey business.

These jokes are about to make your day a whole lot more fun!

Best Monkey One-Liners

1. Why did the monkey like the banana? Because it had appeal!
2. I asked my monkey if he wanted a banana, but he said, “I’m not peeling it right now.”
3. Monkeys love watching nature shows because they find them “ape-solutely” fascinating!
4. What’s a monkey’s favorite type of bread? Banana loaf!
5. I told my monkey a joke, but he just went bananas!
6. Why do monkeys never play cards in the jungle? Too many cheetahs!
7. What do you call a monkey with a banana in each ear? Anything you want—it can’t hear you!
8. A monkey walks into a bar… No, wait! He swung in!
9. What do you call a funny monkey? A pun-key!
10. Why did the monkey sit on the banana? Because it wasn’t ripe yet!
11. Monkeys never argue… they just go bananas!
12. What’s a monkey’s favorite dance? The banana split!
13. How do you know a monkey is smart? It has an “ape-titude” for learning!
14. Monkeys love social media—it’s the best place to share “chimp-liments”!
15. What do you call a monkey with a hat? A chimp-in-a-cap!
16. Why don’t monkeys use elevators? They prefer taking the banana-stairs!
17. What’s a monkey’s favorite key on a keyboard? The space bar!
18. Why did the monkey like the grape? Because it was ape-solutely delicious!
19. What do you call a monkey with a golden tail? A chim-pion!
20. I told my pet monkey to be quiet… he just went bananas!
21. What do you call a monkey who loves to fight? A kung-fu chimp!
22. Why do monkeys love YouTube? Because they love viral videos!
23. Monkeys don’t do their homework because they always monkey around!
24. What’s a monkey’s favorite subject? Jungle-ometry!

Jungle Fun Monkey Jokes

25. Why don’t monkeys ever get lost in the jungle? They always follow the banana trail!
26. What do you get when you cross a monkey with a lion? A hairy situation!
27. What’s a monkey’s favorite tree? The banana tree, obviously!
28. Why did the monkey climb the tallest tree in the jungle? To see what all the fuss was about!
29. Why did the monkey love the jungle? It was the best place to hang out!
30. What do you call a monkey who gets lost in the jungle? A chimp off the old block!
31. What do monkeys use to call each other in the jungle? Jungle phones!
32. Why did the monkey jump into the river? He wanted to be a swim-panzee!
33. How do monkeys make their way through the jungle? They monkey around!
34. What’s a monkey’s favorite jungle song? “I’m Ape Over You!”
35. What’s a monkey’s favorite travel destination? The Amazon!
36. Why did the monkey cross the jungle? To get to the other vine!
37. Why do monkeys love tropical weather? More bananas, less problems!
38. What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite sport? Tree-limbing!
39. What do jungle monkeys say before they start eating? “Let’s go bananas!”
40. Why do monkeys love jungle vines? They make excellent swings!
41. What did the monkey say when he found a huge banana tree? “This is a-peeling!”
42. Why did the monkey refuse to leave the jungle? It was his natural habitat!
43. What do you call a monkey who loves jungle music? A jungle DJ!
44. How do jungle monkeys keep fit? They swing on the vines!
45. What’s a monkey’s favorite jungle snack? Coconut chips!
46. Why did the monkey bring sunscreen to the jungle? To protect his “peel”!
47. What do jungle monkeys love doing the most? Monkey business!
48. What do you call a monkey that loves to party in the jungle? A wild thing!

Monkey School Jokes

49. Why did the monkey take a banana to school? Because it was a “smart snack”!
50. What’s a monkey’s favorite subject in school? Banana-nomics!
51. Why did the monkey sit in the front row? He wanted to be top banana!
52. What do you call a monkey who gets all A’s? A chimpion student!
53. Why was the monkey late to school? He got caught up in monkey business!
54. How do monkeys solve math problems? With “ape-gebra!”
55. What do you call a monkey who loves reading? A book-ape!
56. Why don’t monkeys ever fail school? They always swing through their tests!
57. What’s a monkey’s favorite class? PE—because they get to climb!
58. What do you call a monkey who talks a lot in class? A chatterchimp!
59. Why don’t monkeys need calculators? They have great “ape-titude” for math!
60. Why did the monkey write in pencil? In case he made an “ape-stake”!
61. How do monkeys learn new languages? They “ape” their teachers!
62. What do monkeys say when they finish their homework? “I nailed it!”
63. Why did the monkey bring a ladder to school? He wanted to go to a higher grade!
64. What kind of grades do monkeys get? Mostly B-ananas!
65. Why did the monkey stay after school? He was hanging around!
66. Why did the monkey take art class? He loved to draw bananas!
67. What’s a monkey’s favorite history topic? The Stone Ape Theory!
68. Why did the monkey love science class? It was full of experiments that were ape-solutely fun!
69. What’s a monkey’s favorite school supply? A banana-shaped eraser!
70. Why did the monkey turn in a blank test? Because he thought it was a joke!
71. What’s a monkey’s favorite type of quiz? Multiple banana choice!
72. Why did the monkey bring a map to school? He was tired of monkeying around in class!

Monkey and Bananas Jokes

73. Why did the monkey love bananas? Because they were easy to peel with his hands!
74. What do monkeys say before eating bananas? “Time to go bananas!”
75. Why did the banana break up with the monkey? It felt too “peeled apart!”
76. How do monkeys open bananas? With a “split-second” decision!
77. What do you call a monkey who hoards bananas? A “peel-oniere!”
78. Why do monkeys never waste bananas? Because they find them “a-peeling!”
79. What do you call a monkey who runs a banana shop? A “banana-ger!”
80. Why don’t monkeys get tired of bananas? Because they come in bunches!
81. What did the monkey say to the rotten banana? “You’re way past your prime!”
82. Why did the monkey put a banana in the fridge? He wanted it to chill out!
83. What’s a monkey’s favorite type of dessert? Banana pudding!
84. What do you call a monkey who eats only bananas? A banana-tarian!
85. Why do monkeys love banana smoothies? Because they’re “ape-mazing!”
86. What do you get when you cross a monkey and a banana? A “split-second” decision!
87. Why don’t monkeys peel their bananas too early? They like them just ripe!
88. Why did the monkey refuse to eat the green banana? It wasn’t “ripe” for the occasion!
89. What do you call a monkey who loves banana bread? A “bake-nana!”
90. How do monkeys know when bananas are bad? They “sniff out” the problem!
91. What do monkeys say when they find a big banana? “That’s a-peeling!”
92. What do monkeys do when they see a banana? They “grab” the opportunity!
93. Why did the monkey keep his banana in his pocket? He wanted a “snack on the go!”
94. What’s a monkey’s least favorite kind of banana? A “bruised” one!
95. What do you call a monkey who loves banana milkshakes? A “banana shake-ape!”
96. Why do monkeys eat bananas so fast? They don’t like “slip-ups!”

Monkey Puns

97. What do you call a monkey who loves to gossip? A “chimp-chat!”
98. Why do monkeys love comedy? Because they love a good “ape-ril fool’s” joke!
99. What’s a monkey’s favorite way to relax? “Chimpan-seeing” the world!
100. Why do monkeys make great detectives? They always “ape-prehend” the suspect!
101. What’s a monkey’s favorite way to travel? “By vine!”
102. Why did the monkey bring a camera? He wanted to take a “selfie-ape!”
103. What’s a monkey’s favorite store? “Banana Republic!”
104. Why did the monkey wear sunglasses? He didn’t want to be “recognized-ape!”
105. What’s a monkey’s favorite candy? “Chimp-mints!”
106. Why was the monkey so calm? He had “ape-solute” confidence!
107. What do you call a monkey in charge? “Boss-ape!”
108. What do monkeys say when they exercise? “Let’s get ape-solutely fit!”
109. Why don’t monkeys get stressed? They just “let it all swing!”
110. What do monkeys call their social group? “The Chimp Chat!”
111. What’s a monkey’s favorite type of haircut? A “short-chimp!”
112. Why did the monkey become a comedian? He had “natural comedic ape-titude!”
113. What do you call a monkey who loves to dance? A “funky chimp!”
114. Why do monkeys love the zoo? It’s a great place for “monkey business!”
115. What’s a monkey’s favorite part of a joke? The “punch-chimp!”
116. Why do monkeys hate gossip? They don’t like “chimp-trailing” others!
117. What do monkeys call their hangout spot? “The Ape Lounge!”
118. Why do monkeys never get lost? They have great “ape-stitude!”
119. What’s a monkey’s favorite part of music? The “chimp-ony section!”
120. What do you call a monkey who loves chess? A “strategic-ape!”

Monkey Business Jokes

121. Why did the monkey start a business? He wanted to make some “monkey money!”
122. What do you call a monkey running a company? A “CEO-nana!”
123. Why did the monkey fail his business? Too much “monkeying around!”
124. What’s a monkey’s favorite workplace? “Ape & Co.!”
125. What do you call a monkey who loves stocks? A “Wall Street Chimp!”
126. Why did the monkey work overtime? He wanted extra “banana bonuses!”
127. What’s a monkey’s favorite office snack? “Banana chips!”
128. Why did the monkey quit his job? He found it too “bananas!”
129. What’s a monkey’s favorite type of meeting? A “Chimp-conference!”
130. What do you call a monkey who gives motivational speeches? A “Chimp-influencer!”
131. Why did the monkey bring a ladder to work? He wanted a “promotion!”
132. What do monkeys put on their business cards? “Top Banana!”
133. Why did the monkey join the circus instead of a company? He wanted “more swings!”
134. What do you call a monkey who loves to negotiate? A “deal-ape!”
135. Why did the monkey bring a briefcase? He wanted to look “professional!”
136. Why don’t monkeys get stuck in traffic? They swing through problems!
137. What’s a monkey’s favorite work attire? A “business suit”—with bananas!
138. Why did the monkey hire his cousin? He believed in “family business!”
139. What do you call a monkey who always meets deadlines? “On-swing schedule!”
140. Why don’t monkeys need coffee? They are naturally “buzzed!”
141. What’s a monkey’s least favorite part of work? “Board meetings!”
142. Why do monkeys love working in tech? They like “coding bananas!”
143. What do monkeys say at work? “Let’s get down to monkey business!”
144. Why do monkeys make bad bosses? They always “swing” decisions too much!

Famous Monkey Jokes

145. Why did King Kong go to the gym? To work on his “ape-pearance!”
146. What did the monkey say after watching Planet of the Apes? “Finally, a movie about us!”
147. Why did the monkey admire Tarzan? Because he had great “swing style!”
148. What do you call a monkey who loves Star Wars? “Chew-banana!”
149. Why did the monkey want to be an actor? He loved playing “ape-ic” roles!
150. Who’s a monkey’s favorite movie star? “Brad Pit-chimp!”
151. What’s a monkey’s favorite Shakespeare play? Ham-let!
152. Why did the monkey get into politics? He wanted to run for “Top Banana!”
153. What do monkeys call a detective show? Chimp & Order!
154. Why did the monkey start a YouTube channel? He wanted to be “viral like a vine!”
155. Who’s a monkey’s favorite superhero? “Spider-Monkey!”
156. Why do monkeys love action movies? They have lots of “swinging stunts!”
157. What do monkeys love about The Lion King? “Hakuna Banana!”
158. What’s a monkey’s favorite band? “The Monkees!”
159. Why did the monkey start singing? He wanted to go on “The Apes Got Talent!”
160. What do monkeys think of superheroes? “Ape-vengers, assemble!”
161. Why do monkeys love books? They enjoy “ape-ic tales!”
162. Who’s a monkey’s favorite wizard? “Harry Pot-chimp!”
163. Why did the monkey love video games? He was great at “Donkey Kong!”
164. What’s a monkey’s favorite song? “I’m a Believer!” by The Monkees!
165. Why did the monkey join a dance crew? He had “killer moves!”
166. What do monkeys call award shows? “The Banana Awards!”
167. Who’s a monkey’s favorite artist? “Vincent van Go-bananas!”
168. Why don’t monkeys get stage fright? They love being the “main attraction!”

Monkey and Other Animals Jokes

169. Why did the monkey break up with the cheetah? He found her too “fast-paced!”
170. What do you call a monkey that plays with an elephant? “A trunk-swinger!”
171. Why don’t monkeys trust snakes? They’re always “hissing around!”
172. What do monkeys and owls have in common? They both love trees!
173. Why did the monkey refuse to race a rabbit? He knew it was a “hare-y situation!”
174. What do you call a monkey that can swim? A “sea-chimp!”
175. Why did the monkey hang out with the parrots? He loved “talking back!”
176. What’s a monkey’s favorite farm animal? The “moo-key!”
177. Why don’t monkeys and giraffes get along? “Too much neck tension!”
178. What do monkeys say when they see zebras? “Why are those donkeys wearing pajamas?”
179. Why did the monkey sit next to the hippo? He wanted to “chill with the big guys!”
180. Why did the monkey laugh at the kangaroo? He thought he was just “hopping mad!”
181. Why do monkeys love penguins? They both look great in black and white!
182. What’s a monkey’s favorite fish? A “banana-fish!”
183. Why did the monkey avoid the lion? He didn’t want to be the “mane” course!
184. Why do monkeys love birds? They share the same trees!
185. What do you call a monkey who befriends a crocodile? “Bananas for danger!”
186. Why did the monkey love dolphins? They both had a playful spirit!
187. What do monkeys say when they see a bear? “Let’s swing away from here!”
188. Why don’t monkeys play with turtles? Too slow for their monkey business!
189. Why did the monkey avoid the bees? He didn’t want to be “buzzed off!”
190. What do you call a monkey and a dog playing together? “Bark and swing!”
191. Why do monkeys think they’re smarter than cats? “More brain, less scratch!”
192. What did the monkey say to the cow? “Moo-ve over, I need this tree!”

Zoo Monkey Jokes

193. Why did the monkey bring a suitcase to the zoo? He was “planning a great escape!”
194. What do you call a monkey who works at the zoo? “Ape-rentice zookeeper!”
195. Why do monkeys love zoo visitors? More bananas, less work!
196. What’s a monkey’s favorite ride at the zoo? “The vine swing!”
197. Why did the monkey get kicked out of the zoo? Too much “monkey business!”
198. What do you call a monkey tour guide? “Ape-narrator!”
199. Why do zoo monkeys love cameras? They enjoy being in the “spotlight!”
200. What’s a monkey’s least favorite zoo sign? “Do Not Feed the Animals!”
201. Why did the monkey avoid the zookeeper? He didn’t want to be locked up early!
202. What’s a monkey’s favorite part of the zoo? “The snack bar!”
203. What do monkeys think about tourists? “More hands, more bananas!”
204. Why don’t zoo monkeys work out? They’re already “hanging fit!”
205. What did the monkey say when he saw a big crowd? “Finally, an audience!”
206. What do monkeys think about glass enclosures? “Too much monkey reflection!”
207. Why do monkeys love zoos? Free food and a guaranteed audience!
208. What’s a monkey’s least favorite zoo rule? “No climbing!”
209. What do monkeys say when they see a zookeeper coming? “Act natural!”
210. Why did the monkey wear sunglasses at the zoo? To avoid being recognized!
211. What’s a monkey’s favorite attraction at the zoo? The banana stand!
212. Why did the monkey love the petting zoo? He was the star attraction!
213. What’s a monkey’s favorite part of a zoo tour? The food stops!
214. Why do monkeys love climbing enclosures? “Better view, better fun!”
215. What’s a monkey’s biggest complaint about zoos? “Not enough free swings!”
216. Why did the monkey smile at the visitors? “Monkey see, monkey do!”

Silly Monkey Jokes

217. What do you call a monkey that loves peanut butter? A “chunky monkey!”
218. Why don’t monkeys ever get lonely? They always “hang out!”
219. What do monkeys do when they’re bored? “Monkey around!”
220. What do you call a monkey in a space suit? “An astro-chimp!”
221. Why do monkeys love jokes? They enjoy a “good swing at humor!”
222. Why did the monkey bring a backpack? “For his bananas and dreams!”
223. What do you call a monkey in pajamas? “A snooze-chimp!”
224. Why don’t monkeys use alarm clocks? They wake up at the “swing of dawn!”
225. What do monkeys say at bedtime? “Sleep tight, don’t let the bananas bite!”
226. What do monkeys love about Halloween? “Scare-nanas!”
227. What do monkeys do at the amusement park? “Go bananas on the rides!”
228. Why did the monkey take a nap? He was “exhausted from monkeying around!”
229. What’s a monkey’s favorite sport? “Banana-ball!”
230. Why don’t monkeys do homework? Too busy “swinging through life!”
231. What do monkeys do when they’re happy? “Jump for ape-joy!”
232. Why do monkeys love music? They enjoy a good “chimp-tune!”
233. What’s a monkey’s favorite pizza topping? “Banana peppers!”
234. Why did the monkey join the circus? He was “born for the act!”
235. What do you call a monkey who tells great jokes? “A pun-key!”
236. Why do monkeys make bad chefs? They always “peel” instead of chop!
237. What’s a monkey’s dream job? “Banana tester!”
238. Why do monkeys love parties? They love “swinging into fun!”
239. What do monkeys bring on road trips? “Ape snacks!”
240. Why did the monkey laugh? “Because he finally got the joke!”

Conclusion

We hope these monkey jokes have swung into your heart and left you with sore cheeks from smiling!

From clever wordplay to silly punchlines, our primate pals provide endless material for humor that appeals to all ages.

Next time you need to lighten the mood, break the ice, or entertain a group, remember that monkey jokes are always a hit.

The universal appeal of these clever quips makes them perfect for family gatherings, classroom fun, or brightening a coworker’s day.

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