Dromedary camel at Majestic Meadows Alpacas petting zoo Medina Ohio

Dromedary Camels

Gentle desert giants with unforgettable personalities

Meet Our Dromedary Camels

Dromedary camels have one hump and originally come from the Middle East and Africa. These incredible animals are perfectly adapted to desert life and have been companions to humans for thousands of years.

With their long eyelashes, distinctive hump, and gentle nature, our camels are unforgettable! They love treats and will gently take food from your hand with their soft, split upper lip.

Camels are incredibly intelligent with excellent memories. Fun fact: their humps store fat, not water! They can recognize individual people and form strong bonds with their caretakers.

Camel at Majestic Meadows Alpacas petting zoo Medina Ohio

Fun Camel Facts

Humps store fat, not water

Camels convert fat into energy and water when food is scarce!

They can go weeks without water

Camels can drink up to 40 gallons of water at once when hydrating!

Baby camels are called calves

Newborn calves can walk within hours and stay close to mother for years.

Three eyelids per eye

The third eyelid protects their eyes from blowing sand in the desert.

They can live 40-50 years

Camels are long-lived animals that form lasting bonds with their caregivers.

Camels can run 40 mph

Despite their size, camels are surprisingly fast when they need to be!

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Come Meet Our Camels!

Experience our gentle dromedary camels up close!