Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Easter Bunny.
Easter Bunny FAQs
What is the Easter Bunny’s email address?
The Easter Bunny’s official email address is easterbunny@emaileasterbunny.com. You can get email messages from the Easter Bunny during Easter here.
Is the Easter Bunny still delivering baskets during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak?
Yes, the Easter Bunny is still delivering baskets and eggs (an essential service) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak situation that is affecting communities across the globe. Fortunately, the coronavirus does not impact the Easter Bunny’s ability to deliver. He has been vaccinated.
The Easter Bunny is still protecting himself and helping to ensure he protects others by doing the following:
- Washing his hands regularly with soap and water.
- Covering his nose and mouth when he coughs or sneezes.
- Avoiding close contact with people who are not feeling well.
Kids around the world are counting on the Easter Bunny to deliver goodies and he won’t let you down.
Has the Easter Bunny been vaccinated against COVID-19?
The Easter Bunny has been vaccinated against COVID-19, accoding to the one of world’s leading infectious disease experts. The expert was able to reach Easter Island in December 2020 in plenty of time to vaccinate the Easter Bunny so that he would be able to safely enter homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What does the Easter Bunny put in Easter Baskets?
The Easter Bunny fills baskets with candy, toys, and gifts. But there’s no telling what you’ll get. Easter always comes with excitement and surprise!
What is the Easter Bunny’s mailing address?
Did you know that the Easter Bunny has a mailing address? Each year, letters are sent to the Easter Bunny from children and families across the globe. The Easter Bunny supposedly lives on Easter Island and his mailing address is believed to be the following:
EASTER BUNNY
123 CARROT ROAD
EASTER ISLAND, 88888
Please Note: Currently, the Post Office processes letters mailed to Santa Claus, but it is unknown whether the Post Office processes letters mailed to the Easter Bunny or how many are processed each year. Letters to the Easter Bunny are processed just like all the other letters processed by the Post Office. Learn more about USPS Operation Santa.
Guess what though? You can definitely reach the Easter Bunny digitally. If you prefer to send an email message, you can also reach the Easter Bunny by email here.
Does the Easter Bunny ever sleep during Easter weekend?
Easter weekend is the busiest time of the year for the Easter Bunny, so the Easter Bunny doesn’t get too much sleep. However, it’s only once a year that the Easter Bunny doesn’t get too much sleep. The rest of the year the Easter Bunny gets plenty of rest. And during Easter, the Easter Bunny does occasionally take a quick nap in between stops to re-energize.
What is the Easter Bunny’s favorite food?
The Easter Bunny’s favorite food is carrots.

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Carrots are a good source of nutrition and the Easter Bunny loves fresh carrots from the garden.
How does the Easter Bunny know where you are if you are not home at Easter?
Many kids worry that the Easter Bunny won’t pay them a visit if they are traveling at Easter.
Well, the good news is, there’s no need to be concerned.
Where the Easter Bunny delivers your gift, depends on a number of things, but the Easter Bunny always tries to do what’s best for the kids.
What should I leave for the Easter Bunny?
The Easter Bunny would never expect you to leave a treat, but if you do, carrots are always a good choice if you have them available. The Easter Bunny also loves drinking water. However, if you don’t leave anything, that’s OK. The Easter Bunny understands because the Easter Bunny has prepared for Easter weekend all year long and has to move quickly.
How does the Easter Bunny stay in such good shape?
Egg-xercise and Hare-robics. The Easter Bunny also maintains a balanced diet and eats lots of carrots.
Where does the Easter Bunny live?
The Easter Bunny lives on Easter Island, a remote island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The name “Easter Island” was given by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who encountered the island on Easter Sunday April 5, 1722.
The remote nature of the island ensures the Easter Bunny’s privacy.
The Easter Bunny departs Easter Island on Easter Eve and begins delivering eggs and candy from the South Pacific and travels west all the way to the United States, visiting other countries along the way.
Is the Easter Bunny a rabbit or a hare?
The Easter Bunny is a hare, not a rabbit. Although rabbits and hares are a lot alike, there are several differences.

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Hares also live above ground.
Hares under a year old are called “leverets”.
Does the Easter Bunny have a name?
The Easter Bunny’s true name remains a secret.
What time does the Easter Bunny come?
The Easter Bunny comes when you least expect it. It could be any time of day or night on Easter weekend.
Many report that the Easter Bunny delivers baskets late on the night of Easter eve, when most kids are fast asleep.

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Does the Easter Bunny have a naughty or nice list?
While it is believed that Santa carries a list of both naughty and nice children, the Easter Bunny does not have a similar list. However, the Easter Bunny does know which kids have been naughty, so it’s important you be nice to make sure you get an Easter basket with eggs and candy.
Does the Easter Bunny visit everyone?
You have to believe in the Easter Bunny in order for the Easter Bunny to visit your home.
How old is the Easter Bunny?
Scientists put the age of the Easter Bunny between 400 and 500 years old. So that means the Easter Bunny was born sometime between 1515 and 1615. Stories about the Easter Bunny began taking shape in the late 1600s.
How does the Easter Bunny travel around the world?
A question on the mind of many children is how the Easter Bunny travels around the world.
Like Santa’s remarkable sleigh, some things just can’t be explained by science.
Despite extensive studies and research, researchers have not been able to pin down how the Easter Bunny travels around the world in 24 hours.
What is known is that the Easter Bunny is a hare and not a rabbit.
Hares are generally faster and larger than rabbits and have very long and strong hind legs. The physical characteristics give the Easter Bunny an advantage and allow the Easter Bunny to hop fast and far.
Is the Easter Bunny real?
Yes, there is an Easter Bunny.
Does the Easter Bunny have helpers?

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The Easter Bunny does have helpers. The Easter Bunny Helpers are a group of magical animals who help the Easter Bunny. Each helper is inspired by a real-world animal like an elf owl and a fennec fox. Throughout the year, the Easter Bunny Helpers work tirelessly in the Easter Bunny’s workshop making Easter baskets, decorating eggs, handcrafting toys, and making candy. They have many duties. Learn more here.
Is the Easter Bunny a boy or a girl?
While a lot is not known about the Easter Bunny, the Easter Bunny is believed to be a boy.
What is the Easter Bunny’s telephone number?
The Easter Bunny’s telephone number is not published. The Easter Bunny pays a small fee to his phone company to protect his privacy, otherwise the phone would be ringing off the hook year round.
Although you can’t reach the Easter Bunny by telephone, you can send him a letter or an e-mail.
Does the Easter Bunny bring gifts?
In addition to delivering Easter eggs and candy to the homes of children, it’s also been found that the Easter Bunny will sometimes (not always) bring a range of gifts including toys.
How does the Easter Bunny get into your house?
How does the Easter Bunny get into your house? That’s a question on the mind of many kids. Don’t have a chimney? Don’t worry, the Easter Bunny can still find his way in.

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Ever wonder what the Easter Bunny’s magic key looks like? This magical image shows exactly what the key looks like. The key was made hundreds of years ago on Easter Island, by its original inhabitants during the 13th century, which makes it very special.
What is the Easter Bunny’s name?
The Easter Bunny is known by many names around the world.
Peter Cottontail, Peter Rabbit, Chief Easter Bunny, are all names for the big fluffy hare.
How can I catch the Easter Bunny?
The Easter Bunny has never been caught. Despite the best efforts of scientists and other researchers over the years, the Easter Bunny remains elusive.
And why would you try to catch the Easter Bunny?The Easter Bunny has deliveries to make all over the world to kids of all ages.
When is the Easter Bunny’s birthday?
Scientists believe the Easter Bunny was born in the year 1682, but the month and day are unclear.
What does the Easter Bunny look like?
The Track Easter Bunny Team has observers in the field each Easter that claim to have seen the Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny looks like a large rabbit and walks upright.
The Easter Bunny is very fast and has strong hind legs to run and jump quickly over big distances. The Easter Bunny also has long ears.
To avoid detection, the Easter Bunny can blend into the environment by changing coat colors.
Here’s our artist’s rendition of the Easter Bunny that may help explain what the Easter Bunny looks like.
How big is the Easter Bunny?
The Easter Bunny is not your average size hare.
While the average hare may be 1 foot to 3 feet tall and weigh anywhere between 3 and 12 lbs, the Easter Bunny is thought to be much larger.
Why does the Easter Bunny hide eggs?
The Easter Bunny hides eggs to help children have fun during Easter. It’s a lot of fun for the Easter Bunny to hide the eggs, but even more fun for kids to try and find all the different colored eggs in their home or yard.
What is your Easter Bunny name?
If you were the Easter Bunny, what would your name be?
Jumpy Dimples? Snuggly Tail?
Find your very own Easter Bunny Name in two short steps.
What does the Easter Bunny bring?
The Easter Bunny brings joy and smiles to kids of all ages.
The Easter Bunny is also known for bringing gifts which may include baskets of candy and eggs.

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How tall is the Easter Bunny?
The Easter Bunny is said to be anywhere between 3 and 6 feet tall.
What day does the Easter Bunny come?
The Easter Bunny usually arrives the night of Easter eve, but has been known to come around midnight the morning of Easter Sunday.
Does the Easter Bunny have an email address?
The Easter Bunny does have an email address and only Track Easter Bunny has it. Keep in touch with the Easter Bunny here.
What color is the Easter Bunny?
Depending on the time of year, the Easter Bunny’s fur can be a different color. The Easter Bunny is a hare and hares have the ability to change color.
For example, during the winter, the snowshoe hare’s fur is white, but during the summer it’s brown.

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How many baskets does the Easter Bunny deliver?
The Easter Bunny delivers well over 1 billion baskets each Easter to kids all over the world. In 2014, for example, it’s reported that the Easter Bunny delivered just shy of 2 billion baskets – approximately 1,985,333,201 baskets.

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