Monkeys swing, chatter, play and steal bananas, and the English language already has plenty of monkey phrases: "monkey business," "monkey around," "go bananas," "monkey see, monkey do." Add "ape" (a-peeling), "chimp" (champ), "gorilla" (guerrilla), "primate" and "swing," and you have a whole jungle of puns.
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Best Monkey Puns
- No monkey business!
- I'm going bananas for you.
- You're one in a million — and the best monkey in the bunch.
- Let's monkey around.
- Hang in there!
- You're a-peeling.
- Chimply the best.
- Monkey see, monkey do, monkey loves you.
- I'm swinging by later.
- That's bananas!
Funny Monkey Puns
- My monkey is a great comedian. He has the funniest a-peel.
- That gorilla is so strong, he does pull-ups with his breakfast.
- The monkey went to school to become a chimp-ion.
- Monkeys never get lost. They always know which branch to take.
- The chimp started a business. It was a lot of monkey business.
- That ape is very polite. He always says "please" and "thank chew."
- My monkey is great with money. He invests in banana futures.
- The gorilla tried yoga. He was a little too primate for it.
- That monkey loves fashion. He's always swinging new trends.
- The monkey quit his job. He just wanted to hang out.
Monkey Jokes for Kids
- What do you call a monkey that won the World Series? A chimpion.
- Why did the monkey like the banana? Because it had a-peel.
- What's a monkey's favorite cookie? Chocolate chimp.
- What do you call a sad monkey? A blue-boon.
- What kind of key opens a banana? A mon-key.
- Why don't monkeys play cards in the jungle? Too many cheetahs.
- How do monkeys get downstairs? They slide down the banana-ster.
- What's a monkey's favorite drink? A banana split.
- What's a monkey's favorite month? Ape-ril.
- What do monkeys sing at Christmas? "Jungle bells."
- Where do monkeys go to cook? The ape-ron store.
- What do you call an ape with a sweet tooth? A sugar gorilla.
Gorilla and Ape Puns
- Gorilla my dreams.
- Ape-solutely amazing.
- You're the king of the jungle gym.
- Silverback and better than ever.
- Going ape over this news.
- Primate time to party.
Monkey Puns for Instagram
- Monkeying around.
- Bananas about this view.
- Hang in there.
- Swinging into the weekend.
- Wild at heart.
- Jungle vibes.
- Born to swing.
- Primate time.
Cute Monkey Puns
- I'm bananas about you.
- You're my favorite ape-ple of my eye.
- We're a perfect bunch.
- I'll always swing by for you.
- Monkey hugs for you.
- You make my heart go ape.
Why These Monkey Puns Work
- "A-peeling" (appealing) — Bananas are peeled, and "appealing" means attractive. Great for compliments.
- "Mon-key" — A key that opens a banana is a "mon-key." Kids love finding the hidden word.
- "Chimpion" (champion) — "Chimp" fits neatly in place of "champ."
- "Jungle bells" (jingle bells) — A one-letter remix of a famous song. Perfect for holiday classroom jokes.
- "Going bananas" — An idiom for getting excited or crazy. Literally a monkey's favorite activity.
How to Use Monkey Puns
Kids' parties: "Let's monkey around!" on jungle-themed invites.
Romantic notes: "I'm bananas about you."
Office humor: "No monkey business!" on a project kickoff.
Captions: "Swinging into the weekend."
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the most popular monkey pun?
"I'm bananas about you" and "No monkey business" are two of the most popular.
What's a funny monkey joke for kids?
"What kind of key opens a banana? A mon-key."
Are apes and monkeys the same?
No. Apes (gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans) have no tails and are generally larger. Most monkeys have tails.
What's a cute monkey caption?
"Monkeying around" and "Bananas about this view" are fun and short.
Final Thoughts
Monkey puns are playful, silly and very a-peeling. Swing a few into your next caption and go bananas.