It’s a boy! The Btonx Zoo’s newest resident is a male dromedary camel born on March 16. The one-humped variety is making his formal debut and is on view in the Asian Plaza.

This little guy (who can grow up to weight 1500 pounds) is the first camel to be born at the zoo since 1982 and is the only all white one in his herd of 12. Plus, after children visit with the toddler calf, they can take a ride on an adult.

An adorable baby animal isn’t all this thrilling zoo has to offer — there are loads of other exciting exhibits to visit including the Congo gorilla forest, the wild Asia monorail, tiger mountain, and the newest exhibit, Madagascar. Get up close and personal with crocs, tigers, and very inquisitive gorillas.Taking a trip to the zoo is like traveling around the world without ever stepping on a plane. The Bronx zoo opens at 10 am every day and closes at 5 pm on the week days and 5:30 pm on the weekends. Admission is $16 for adults, $12 for children 3 to 12, and $14 for seniors 65 plus. There is also a $13 parking fee for cars.

The Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd. at Boston Road in University Heights, (718) 220–5103, www.bronxzoo.com.