Monkeys are playful, curious, and intelligent creatures that have fascinated humans for centuries. Whether swinging through the trees, solving puzzles, or mimicking our actions, monkeys provide endless entertainment and wonder.
To celebrate these incredible animals, we’ve compiled 301 monkey-themed riddles that will challenge your brain and make you smile. Perfect for a fun family game night, classroom activity, or just a way to pass the time, these riddles will have you going bananas with excitement! ππ
General Monkey Riddles
- π What kind of key opens a banana?
Answer: A monkey! - π Why did the monkey like the banana?
Answer: Because it had appeal! - π How do you catch a monkey?
Answer: Climb a tree and act like a banana! - π Why don’t monkeys play cards in the jungle?
Answer: Too many cheetahs! - π What do monkeys wear when they are cooking?
Answer: Ape-rons! - π Why did the monkey put a net over its head?
Answer: It wanted to catch its own thoughts! - π What do you call a monkey in a minefield?
Answer: A baboom! - π Why did the monkey go to space?
Answer: To see the monkey stars! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite dance move?
Answer: The banana split! - π Why did the monkey sit on the clock?
Answer: It wanted to be on time! - π How do monkeys get down the stairs?
Answer: They slide down the banana-ster! - π What do monkeys sing at Christmas?
Answer: Jungle bells! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite snack?
Answer: Chimpan-chips! - π Why don’t monkeys ever get lost?
Answer: Because they always follow the monkey bars! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite instrument?
Answer: The chimp-ans flute! - π Why did the monkey take a bath?
Answer: To get the gorilla off its back! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite color?
Answer: Banana yellow! - π How do you make a monkey laugh?
Answer: Tell it a pun-ana! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite movie?
Answer: The Jungle Book! - π What do you call a monkey with a wand?
Answer: Hairy Potter! - π Why did the monkey bring a ladder to the bar?
Answer: To get to the high bananas! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite cookie?
Answer: Chocolate chimp! - π Why do monkeys love bananas?
Answer: Because they are sweet and appealing! - π How do you make a monkey into a tree?
Answer: Put it in a banana suit! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite drink?
Answer: Banana smoothie! - π Why did the monkey sit on the computer?
Answer: It wanted to keep an eye on the mouse! - π How do monkeys stay in shape?
Answer: Ape-robics! - π Why did the monkey go to the doctor?
Answer: It was feeling a little ape-ish! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite type of story?
Answer: A banana split! - π Why did the monkey get a job?
Answer: To earn more monkey!
Jungle Monkeys
- π΄ What do you call a monkey that loves the jungle?
Answer: A jungle junkie! - π΄ How do jungle monkeys greet each other?
Answer: With a banana handshake! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite game?
Answer: Swing and seek! - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey start a band?
Answer: To play some ape-rock music! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite exercise?
Answer: Tree-climbing! - π΄ Why do jungle monkeys never get lost?
Answer: They follow the jungle trails! - π΄ What do you call a monkey in a jungle orchestra?
Answer: A chim-pianist! - π΄ Why do jungle monkeys like bananas so much?
Answer: Because they grow on trees! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite toy?
Answer: A jungle gym! - π΄ How do jungle monkeys stay cool?
Answer: They hang out in the shade! - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey go to school?
Answer: To improve its jungle-education! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite fruit?
Answer: Wild bananas! - π΄ Why do jungle monkeys like to travel?
Answer: To explore new trees! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite hobby?
Answer: Swing dancing! - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey climb the tree?
Answer: To see the top of the world! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite book?
Answer: “The Jungle Book!” - π΄ How do jungle monkeys communicate?
Answer: With jungle drums! - π΄ Why do jungle monkeys always look happy?
Answer: Because they are in their natural habitat! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite sport?
Answer: Tree climbing! - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey make a cake?
Answer: For its banana birthday! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite time of day?
Answer: Banana time! - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey go on a diet?
Answer: To eat more bananas! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite holiday?
Answer: Jungle Day! - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey join a gym?
Answer: To get fit for more climbing! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite snack?
Answer: Jungle berries! - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey start painting?
Answer: To create jungle masterpieces! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite flower?
Answer: Jungle blossoms! - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey become a photographer?
Answer: To capture the beauty of the jungle! - π΄ What’s a jungle monkey’s favorite TV show?
Answer: “Jungle Adventures!” - π΄ Why did the jungle monkey build a house?
Answer: To have a cozy jungle home!
Funny Monkey Riddles
- π What do you get when you cross a monkey with a duck?
Answer: A quack-key! - π Why did the monkey eat a light bulb?
Answer: Because it wanted a light snack! - π How do monkeys throw a party?
Answer: They go bananas! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite instrument?
Answer: The banana-piano! - π Why did the monkey sit on the banana peel?
Answer: Because it slipped its mind! - π What do you call a monkey who loves jokes?
Answer: A pun-key! - π Why did the monkey go to the circus?
Answer: To see the high-wire act! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite type of car?
Answer: A convertible (to swing in)! - π Why did the monkey start a blog?
Answer: To share its ape-tastic adventures! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite dessert?
Answer: Banana pudding! - π Why did the monkey like the internet?
Answer: It had lots of viral videos! - π How do monkeys stay cool in the summer?
Answer: They eat frozen bananas! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite app?
Answer: Chimp-Chat! - π Why did the monkey start a business?
Answer: To make some monkey! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite drink?
Answer: Banana milkshake! - π Why did the monkey become an artist?
Answer: To paint the town banana! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite type of music?
Answer: Banana beats! - π Why did the monkey go to the bank?
Answer: To deposit some bananas! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite board game?
Answer: Bananaopoly! - π Why did the monkey get a smartphone?
Answer: To make monkey calls! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite type of book?
Answer: A banana mystery! - π Why did the monkey join the circus?
Answer: For the swinging fun! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite season?
Answer: Banana season! - π Why did the monkey like math?
Answer: Because it was great at monkeyplication! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite subject in school?
Answer: Banana-nomics! - π Why did the monkey bring a broom to the jungle?
Answer: To sweep the leaves! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite TV channel?
Answer: Animal Planet! - π Why did the monkey go to college?
Answer: To get a higher ape-ducation! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite sport?
Answer: Banana ball! - π Why did the monkey get a job as a chef?
Answer: To cook up some banana dishes!
Baby Monkeys
- πΌ What do you call a baby monkey?
Answer: A monkeyling! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey laugh?
Answer: Because its mom was a real ape! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite toy?
Answer: A banana rattle! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey take a nap?
Answer: It was feeling a bit ape-ish! - πΌ What do baby monkeys eat?
Answer: Mashed bananas! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey wear a diaper?
Answer: To keep its tail clean! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite game?
Answer: Peek-a-boo! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey climb the tree?
Answer: To get a better view! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite sound?
Answer: The rustle of banana leaves! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey giggle?
Answer: Because it was tickled by a banana peel! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite book?
Answer: “Goodnight Bananas!” - πΌ Why did the baby monkey go to school?
Answer: To learn its ape-b-c’s! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite time?
Answer: Playtime! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey cry?
Answer: It lost its banana! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite nursery rhyme?
Answer: “Rock-a-bye Monkey!” - πΌ Why did the baby monkey take a bath?
Answer: To clean off the banana goo! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite cartoon?
Answer: “Curious George!” - πΌ Why did the baby monkey wear pajamas?
Answer: To stay cozy in the jungle! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite song?
Answer: “The Banana Song!” - πΌ Why did the baby monkey hug its mom?
Answer: For some ape-firmation! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite snack?
Answer: Banana slices! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey smile?
Answer: Because it saw its reflection! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite place to sleep?
Answer: In a banana hammock! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey clap its hands?
Answer: It was happy to see bananas! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite thing to do?
Answer: Swing from branch to branch! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey wear a hat?
Answer: To keep the sun out of its eyes! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite fruit?
Answer: Ripe bananas! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey crawl?
Answer: To explore the jungle floor! - πΌ What’s a baby monkey’s favorite holiday?
Answer: Banana Day! - πΌ Why did the baby monkey sleep a lot?
Answer: Growing is hard work!
Famous Monkeys
- π Who is the most famous monkey detective?
Answer: Sherlock Chimp! - π What’s the name of the monkey in “Aladdin”?
Answer: Abu! - π Who is the famous monkey king?
Answer: Sun Wukong! - π What monkey starred in “Planet of the Apes”?
Answer: Caesar! - π Who is the famous monkey from “The Lion King”?
Answer: Rafiki! - π What monkey character loves solving mysteries?
Answer: Detective Chimp! - π Who is the monkey companion of Dora the Explorer?
Answer: Boots! - π What’s the name of the famous space monkey?
Answer: Ham! - π Who is the monkey superhero?
Answer: Captain Simian! - π What’s the name of the monkey in “The Jungle Book”?
Answer: King Louie! - π Who is the famous monkey from “Tarzan”?
Answer: Cheetah! - π What monkey character loves adventure?
Answer: George from “Curious George”! - π Who is the famous monkey in “The Simpsons”?
Answer: Mr. Teeny! - π What’s the name of the monkey in “Night at the Museum”?
Answer: Dexter! - π Who is the famous monkey from “Friends”?
Answer: Marcel! - π What monkey character is always curious?
Answer: Curious George! - π Who is the monkey in “Madagascar”?
Answer: Mason! - π What’s the name of the monkey in “Kung Fu Panda”?
Answer: Monkey! - π Who is the famous monkey from “Super Monkey Ball”?
Answer: AiAi! - π What monkey character loves bananas?
Answer: Donkey Kong! - π Who is the famous monkey in “Ice Age”?
Answer: Scrat (technically a squirrel, but often compared to a monkey)! - π What’s the name of the monkey in “Zookeeper”?
Answer: Donald! - π Who is the monkey from “Toy Story 3”?
Answer: The Cymbal-Banging Monkey! - π What famous monkey is in “The Wild Thornberrys”?
Answer: Darwin! - π Who is the monkey in “Space Chimps”?
Answer: Ham III! - π What’s the name of the monkey in “Jumanji”?
Answer: Peter Shepherd (turned into a monkey)! - π Who is the monkey in “Dr. Dolittle”?
Answer: Chee-Chee! - π What’s the name of the monkey in “Mulan”?
Answer: There isn’t a specific monkey character, but Mushu is often playful like one! - π Who is the monkey in “Avatar: The Last Airbender”?
Answer: Momo (a lemur, but often compared to a monkey)! - π What famous monkey is in “The Amazing Maurice”?
Answer: Maurice!
Smart Monkeys
- π§ Why did the monkey go to school?
Answer: To improve its ape-ducation! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite subject?
Answer: Banana-nomics! - π§ Why did the monkey become a scientist?
Answer: To conduct ape-riments! - π§ What’s a monkey’s favorite book?
Answer: “The Banana Dictionary!” - π§ Why did the monkey get a job as a librarian?
Answer: To read all the banana books! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite hobby?
Answer: Solving puzzles! - π§ Why did the monkey go to the library?
Answer: To check out a book on bananas! - π§ What’s a monkey’s favorite board game?
Answer: Bananaopoly! - π§ Why did the monkey learn to play chess?
Answer: To become the grand champ-ian! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite TV show?
Answer: “Brain Games!” - π§ Why did the monkey start a business?
Answer: To make some monkey! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite fruit?
Answer: Bananas, of course! - π§ Why did the monkey study astronomy?
Answer: To explore the monkey stars! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite gadget?
Answer: A banana-phone! - π§ Why did the monkey join a book club?
Answer: To discuss “Gorillas in the Mist!” - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite app?
Answer: Chimp-Chat! - π§ Why did the monkey learn to code?
Answer: To create ape-lications! - π§ What’s a monkey’s favorite game?
Answer: Banana quest! - π§ Why did the monkey go to the museum?
Answer: To see the ape-hibits! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite magazine?
Answer: “Scientific Ape-erican!” - π§ Why did the monkey take up photography?
Answer: To capture the beauty of bananas! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite drink?
Answer: Banana smoothie! - π§ Why did the monkey become a teacher?
Answer: To educate the next generation of apes! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite type of art?
Answer: Banana painting! - π§ Why did the monkey start writing a book?
Answer: To share its banana knowledge! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite website?
Answer: Ape-edia! - π§ Why did the monkey join a gym?
Answer: To stay fit and healthy for more learning! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite puzzle?
Answer: Banana Sudoku! - π§ Why did the monkey go to the zoo?
Answer: To study other animals! - π§ What’s a smart monkey’s favorite podcast?
Answer: “Ape Talks!”
Adventurous Monkeys
- ποΈ Why did the monkey climb the mountain?
Answer: To see the banana-ful view! - ποΈ What’s a monkey’s favorite adventure sport?
Answer: Tree-surfing! - ποΈ Why did the monkey go on a safari?
Answer: To spot wild bananas! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite book?
Answer: “The Jungle Explorer!” - ποΈ Why did the monkey take a boat trip?
Answer: To sail the banana seas! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite movie?
Answer: “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Bananas!” - ποΈ Why did the monkey join a hiking club?
Answer: To explore new banana trails! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite gear?
Answer: Banana packs! - ποΈ Why did the monkey go camping?
Answer: To sleep under the banana stars! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite food?
Answer: Trail bananas! - ποΈ Why did the monkey start rock climbing?
Answer: To reach the top bananas! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite holiday?
Answer: Adventure Day! - ποΈ Why did the monkey go scuba diving?
Answer: To explore underwater banana reefs! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite time of year?
Answer: Adventure season! - ποΈ Why did the monkey go to the desert?
Answer: To find hidden bananas! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite challenge?
Answer: The banana hunt! - ποΈ Why did the monkey start skydiving?
Answer: To fall into banana fields! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite companion?
Answer: A trusty banana! - ποΈ Why did the monkey go to the North Pole?
Answer: To see the polar bananas! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite weather?
Answer: Banana weather! - ποΈ Why did the monkey go spelunking?
Answer: To explore banana caves! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite sound?
Answer: The call of the wild bananas! - ποΈ Why did the monkey start a travel blog?
Answer: To share banana adventures! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite magazine?
Answer: “Banana Adventure Monthly!” - ποΈ Why did the monkey go on a jungle trek?
Answer: To find rare bananas! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite animal?
Answer: The banana bird! - ποΈ Why did the monkey climb a skyscraper?
Answer: To see the urban bananas! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite hobby?
Answer: Banana foraging! - ποΈ Why did the monkey start paragliding?
Answer: To glide over banana valleys! - ποΈ What’s an adventurous monkey’s favorite quote?
Answer: “Adventure is out there, especially with bananas!”
Monkey Puns
- π Why don’t monkeys play poker in the jungle?
Answer: Too many cheetahs! - π How do you catch a monkey?
Answer: Climb a tree and act like a banana! - π Why did the monkey like the banana?
Answer: Because it had appeal! - π What do you call a monkey that loves the jungle?
Answer: A jungle junkie! - π Why did the monkey sit on the clock?
Answer: It wanted to be on time! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite dance move?
Answer: The banana split! - π Why did the monkey put a net over its head?
Answer: It wanted to catch its own thoughts! - π What do you call a monkey in a minefield?
Answer: A baboom! - π Why did the monkey go to space?
Answer: To see the monkey stars! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite snack?
Answer: Chimpan-chips! - π What do monkeys sing at Christmas?
Answer: Jungle bells! - π Why don’t monkeys ever get lost?
Answer: Because they always follow the monkey bars! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite instrument?
Answer: The chimp-ans flute! - π Why did the monkey take a bath?
Answer: To get the gorilla off its back! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite color?
Answer: Banana yellow! - π How do you make a monkey laugh?
Answer: Tell it a pun-ana! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite movie?
Answer: The Jungle Book! - π What do you call a monkey with a wand?
Answer: Hairy Potter! - π Why did the monkey bring a ladder to the bar?
Answer: To get to the high bananas! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite cookie?
Answer: Chocolate chimp! - π Why do monkeys love bananas?
Answer: Because they are sweet and appealing! - π How do you make a monkey into a tree?
Answer: Put it in a banana suit! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite drink?
Answer: Banana smoothie! - π Why did the monkey sit on the computer?
Answer: It wanted to keep an eye on the mouse! - π How do monkeys stay in shape?
Answer: Ape-robics! - π Why did the monkey go to the doctor?
Answer: It was feeling a little ape-ish! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite type of story?
Answer: A banana split! - π Why did the monkey get a job?
Answer: To earn more monkey! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite card game?
Answer: Go Ape! - π Why did the monkey eat a light bulb?
Answer: It wanted a light snack!
Monkey Mysteries
- π Why did the monkey become a detective?
Answer: To solve banana crimes! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite mystery book?
Answer: “The Case of the Missing Banana!” - π Why did the monkey follow the footprints?
Answer: To find the banana thief! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite clue?
Answer: A banana peel! - π Why did the monkey wear a trench coat?
Answer: To look like a detective! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite spy gadget?
Answer: A banana-phone! - π Why did the monkey go undercover?
Answer: To catch the banana bandit! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite hiding place?
Answer: Behind the banana tree! - π Why did the monkey take notes?
Answer: To keep track of banana clues! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite disguise?
Answer: A banana costume! - π Why did the monkey check the map?
Answer: To find the hidden bananas! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite detective show?
Answer: “Banana Mysteries!” - π Why did the monkey dust for fingerprints?
Answer: To find the banana thief! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite suspect?
Answer: The Gorilla! - π Why did the monkey look through the binoculars?
Answer: To spot the banana burglar! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite mystery game?
Answer: Banana Clue! - π Why did the monkey go to the crime scene?
Answer: To investigate the missing bananas! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite riddle?
Answer: The Banana Enigma! - π Why did the monkey read the diary?
Answer: To find banana clues! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite magnifying glass?
Answer: The Banana Glass! - π Why did the monkey follow the trail?
Answer: To find the stolen bananas! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite mystery podcast?
Answer: “The Banana Files!” - π Why did the monkey examine the evidence?
Answer: To solve the banana case! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite interrogation technique?
Answer: The Banana Question! - π Why did the monkey study the suspects?
Answer: To find the banana culprit! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite detective movie?
Answer: “Sherlock Chimp and the Banana Case!” - π Why did the monkey analyze the footprints?
Answer: To track the banana thief! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite crime-solving tool?
Answer: The Banana Scanner! - π Why did the monkey set a trap?
Answer: To catch the banana bandit! - π What’s a monkey’s favorite detective novel?
Answer: “The Banana Chronicles!”
Miscellaneous Monkey Riddles
- π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite ice cream flavor?
Answer: Banana split! - π€ Why did the monkey go to the art gallery?
Answer: To see the banana paintings! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite holiday?
Answer: Banana Day! - π€ Why did the monkey climb the ladder?
Answer: To reach the high bananas! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite type of music?
Answer: Banana rock! - π€ Why did the monkey go to the farm?
Answer: To see the banana crops! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite drink?
Answer: Banana smoothie! - π€ Why did the monkey start a band?
Answer: To play banana tunes! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite dessert?
Answer: Banana pie! - π€ Why did the monkey go to the bakery?
Answer: To buy banana bread! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite hobby?
Answer: Banana crafting! - π€ Why did the monkey visit the market?
Answer: To buy fresh bananas! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite plant?
Answer: The banana tree! - π€ Why did the monkey go to the beach?
Answer: To enjoy the banana sun! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite star?
Answer: Banana-nova! - π€ Why did the monkey play the piano?
Answer: To play some ape-sonatas! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite movie genre?
Answer: Banana-drama! - π€ Why did the monkey go to the spa?
Answer: To relax with banana treatments! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite snack?
Answer: Banana chips! - π€ Why did the monkey go to the amusement park?
Answer: To ride the banana coaster! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite board game?
Answer: Banana-opoly! - π€ Why did the monkey go to the dance?
Answer: To do the banana boogie! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite magazine?
Answer: “Banana Monthly!” - π€ Why did the monkey go to the city?
Answer: To explore the urban bananas! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite winter activity?
Answer: Banana skiing! - π€ Why did the monkey start a garden?
Answer: To grow its own bananas! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite flower?
Answer: Banana blossoms! - π€ Why did the monkey go to the forest?
Answer: To find wild bananas! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite type of weather?
Answer: Banana sunny! - π€ Why did the monkey watch TV?
Answer: To see the banana news! - π€ What’s a monkey’s favorite bedtime story?
Answer: “Goodnight Bananas!”
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