80 Owl Jokes That Are a Hoot

Owls are more than a classroom theme, they are a literal joke factory. Check out these funny owl jokes to challenge students’ thinking, vocabulary, and creativity.

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Funny Owl Jokes

Why do boy owls take after their dads? 

Like feather, like son.

What do you call an owl that changes things through magic?

An owl-chemist.

What do owls say when they’re introduced?

Owl do you do?

What happened when the boxing owls gave up?

They threw on the t-owl.

Why are owls good listeners?

Because they’re owl ears.

What happens when you cross an owl with an oyster?

You get a pearl of wisdom.

What did the mother owl say to her child? 

You go and play, owl watch from here.

How does an owl travel long distances?

By owl-icopter.

What bird do people use to do dishes?

A t-owl.

What do you get if you cross an owl and a skunk?

A bird that stinks but doesn’t give a hoot.

What is an owl’s favorite Meghan Trainor song?

“Owl About That Base.”

What is an owl’s favorite TV show?

“Dr. Whoo.”

What do you call an owl that is bad at hide-and-seek? 

A spotted owl.

What did the owl say to his girlfriend?

You are so hoo-tiful.

What does an owl call its beak?

Whoo nose.

What is an owl’s favorite book?

“Horton Hears a Hoot.”

Why did the owl say moo?

He was learning a second language.

What is an owl’s favorite Beatles song?

“Owl You Need Is Love.”

Where do owls go for a meal?

Pizza Hoot.

What is an owl’s favorite dessert?

Mice cream.

What did the owl say when it left?

“Owl be back soon.”

What do you call an owl that takes from the rich and gives to the poor?

Robin Hoot.

What do you call an owl with a sore throat?

An owl that doesn’t give a hoot.

What do confused owls say?

Too-whit too-where.

What is an owl’s dream job?

Ge-owl-ogist.

Wings.

Which TV judge is an owl’s favorite?

Simon Cowl.

What do you call an owl that always escapes?

Hoo-dini.

Which prison was the guilty owl sent to?

Owl-catraz.

What do you call an owl at a hospital? 

Dr. Hoo.

What do owls use to dry off after a bath?

A t-owl.

What do you get if you cross an owl with a dog?

A gr-owl.

What is an owl’s favorite holiday?

Owl-oween.

Why is it good to have an owl as a friend?

Because they are a hoot.

What is an owl’s favorite board game?

Guess Whoo?

What kind of owls existed in the Middle Ages?

Knight owls.

Why did the owl throw a party?

He didn’t want to be owl alone.

What’s an owl’s favorite food?

Mu-shrew-ooms.

Someone called you an owl!

Whoo?

What do you call an owl wearing a suit of armor?

A knight owl.

What do you call an owl that boxes?

Muhammad Owl-ee.

What do you call it when barn owls fight? 

Clash of the Tytos.

Where do owls go to buy their clothes?

The owltlet mall.

What is an owl’s favorite drink?

Hoot beer.

What’s an owl’s favorite rock band?

The Hoo.

What did the owl say to the judge?

I’m talon you, it wasn’t me.

What happens if an owl doesn’t wash?

It smells fowl.

What do owls do to keep in shape?

The Owl-ympics.

Why did the owl invite his friends over?

For a real hootenanny.

What’s an owl’s dream job?

A flight attendant.

How does an owl greet her friends?

With a hoot and a holler.

What did one owl say to the other on New Year’s Eve?

Hoo-ray for a new year.

How does an owl answer the phone?

“Hoo’s there?”

What’s an owl’s favorite picnic food? 

Owl-ives.

What was the owl’s favorite Dolly Parton song?

“Owl Always Love You.”

What is an owl’s favorite sport?

Hoo-key.

What’s an owl chick’s favorite game?

Beak-a-boo.

What’s an owl’s favorite kind of weather?

A slight drizz-owl.

What’s an owl’s favorite board game?

Chess, because it’s all about making wise moves.

School Owl Jokes

What is an owl doing when he skips school?

Playing hoo-key.

What do you call a smart owl?

A know-it-owl.

What is owls’ favorite subject?

Owl-gebra.

How do owls study for tests?

They don’t—they wing it.

What do you call a genius bird?

Owl-bert Einstein.

What is an owl’s favorite book genre?

A hoo-dunnit.

What do sophisticated owls say?

Whom.

Owl Vocabulary Jokes

Why don’t owls celebrate when it rains?

Because it was too wet to woo.

What do you call a bird that loves trivia?

A know-it-owl.

What is an owl’s favorite country?

Owl-geria.

What does an owl in a bad mood have?

A scowl.

What do you call an owl who’s a great singer?

An owl-stronomical talent.

What’s an owl’s favorite kind of fashion? 

Hoot couture.

What do you call an owl who’s always on time? 

Punctu-owl.

Owl Riddles

Did you hear about the owl that turned 180?

It’s not old, it just has a flexible neck.

Two owls are sitting on a perch. One says to the other …

Do you smell fish?

We dressed as Peruvian owls for Halloween.

We were Inca-hoots.

Two owls were playing pool. One owl said, “Two hits.”

The other said, “two hits to who?”

Did you hear about the birds of prey that opened up a resort? 

It was for owl seasons.

Owl Knock-Knock Jokes

Knock knock. Who’s there? Barn owl. Barn owl who?

Correct!

Knock knock. Who’s there? Owl. Owl who?

That’s right, owls hoo.

Knock knock. Who’s there? Hoo. Hoo who?

I didn’t know you were an owl!

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