Illinois zoo names new camel after Broadway hit ... with a twist
LINCOLN PARK, Illinois -- Just in time for the Tonys (on CBS this Sunday), The Lincoln Park Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest addition -- a camel named "Alexander Camelton," born May 9.
On Saturday, the zoo shared a photo of Camelton on Facebook.
"The little one has been named Alexander Camelton by his caregivers ... a nod to the Founding Father and the hit musical!" the zoo said in the post.
The creator and star of "Hamilton" the musical seems to approve.
Lin-Manuel Miranda posted a camel emoji alongside a story about Alexander Camelton on Twitter. "Hamilton" is set to make a killing this Sunday at the Tonys, where the hit has been nominated in 16 categories.
The baby Bactrian camel made its official debut at the zoo on May 18. The zoo said in a statement that camel mom Nasan gave birth in the species' outdoor yard at the Antelope & Zebra Area.
Camelton was 4 feet tall and 81 pounds at birth. Adult Bactrian camels can reach 7 feet in height and weigh up to 1,500 pounds.
Camelton is the first successful offspring for Nasan and her mate, Scooter, and is also the first camel calf born at Lincoln Park Zoo since 1998.