EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego step out with son Zen after secret arrival of new family member

Zoe Saldana has welcomed her third child with husband Marco Perego. 

In exclusive photos obtained by DailyMail.com the couple are pictured out with their tiny new addition, a son named Zen, in Los Angeles on Monday. 

The 38-year-old protective mother cradled her little boy under a blanket during the outing and wore a casual ensemble of jeans and UGG boots.

Growing family: Zoe Saldana is pictured out in Los Angeles this week with her new son Zen

Growing family: Zoe Saldana is pictured out in Los Angeles this week with her new son Zen

Surprise! The 38-year-old protective mother cradled her little boy under a blanket during the outing and wore a casual ensemble of jeans and UGG boots 

Surprise! The 38-year-old protective mother cradled her little boy under a blanket during the outing and wore a casual ensemble of jeans and UGG boots 

The Guardians of the Galaxy actress was seen holding her newborn tight as the mother-son duo were spotted at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.

She was later joined by her hunky 37-year-old artist husband, who brought a car seat-baby carrier with him to the hospital. 

Zoe had a huge beaming smile on her face as she happily left the hospital with the newest addition to her little family safely tucked away in the carrier.

All's well! Zoe had a huge beaming smile on her face as she happily left the hospital with the newest addition to her little family safely tucked away in the carrier

All's well! Zoe had a huge beaming smile on her face as she happily left the hospital with the newest addition to her little family safely tucked away in the carrier

Wait a minute! A nurse caught up with Saldana as she exited the hospital with her baby

Wait a minute! A nurse caught up with Saldana as she exited the hospital with her baby

What's that? The nurse reached into the actress's Stella McCartney cheetah print bag

What's that? The nurse reached into the actress's Stella McCartney cheetah print bag

Security? The nurse fiddles around in the actress's purse
Security? The nurse fiddles around in the actress's purse

Security? The nurse fiddles around in the actress's purse 

Having a laugh: Saldana cracked up as the nurse finished fiddling around in her purse

Having a laugh: Saldana cracked up as the nurse finished fiddling around in her purse

Good times: The nurse had Saldana in hysterics as she held onto newborn baby Zen

Good times: The nurse had Saldana in hysterics as she held onto newborn baby Zen

Checking in: The Guardians of the Galaxy actress was seen taking her newborn for a check-up at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles
Checking in: The Guardians of the Galaxy actress was seen taking her newborn for a check-up at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles

Checking in: The Guardians of the Galaxy actress was seen taking her newborn for a check-up at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles

Doting father: She was later joined by her hunky 37-year-old artist husband, who brought a car seat-baby carrier with him to the hospital

Doting father: She was later joined by her hunky 37-year-old artist husband, who brought a car seat-baby carrier with him to the hospital

Just in time: The father-of-three lugged a baby carrier to the hospital 

Just in time: The father-of-three lugged a baby carrier to the hospital 

The New Jersey-born actress made the surprise announcement on Saturday, sharing a photo to Instagram of the tot with her two-year-old twin sons Cy Aridio and Bowie Ezio Perego-Saldana.

'Marco and I are elated to share the news of the the birth of our son Zen. We couldn’t feel more blessed with the new addition to our family. #threeboys... oh boy!"' 

The actress didn't give anymore details, however, it's assumed she welcomed her son via surrogacy. 

One of her sons - who she consistently shields the face of due to privacy concerns on social media - adorably caressed the tiny head of his new baby brother. 

Zoe, 39, made the surprise announcement on Saturday, sharing a photo to Instagram of the tot with her two-year-old twin sons Cy and Bowie

Zoe, 39, made the surprise announcement on Saturday, sharing a photo to Instagram of the tot with her two-year-old twin sons Cy and Bowie

The Avator star and her Italian beau welcomed their twin sons in November 2014. 

As a first-time parent, Saldana candidly revealed to Us Weekly in 2015 that everything 'feels uncomfortable' months after giving birth. 

She divulged: 'You have to remind yourself that everything takes time. I feel bad for those women who are desperate and want to bounce back three months after having a baby.

She's prepared:The Avatar star and her Italian beau welcomed their twin sons in 2014
She's prepared: The Avator star and her Italian beau welcomed their twin sons in 2014

She's prepared: The Avatar star and her Italian beau welcomed their twin sons in 2014

It's hard: As a first-time parent, Saldana candidly revealed to Us Weekly in 2015 that everything 'feels uncomfortable' months after giving birth

It's hard: As a first-time parent, Saldana candidly revealed to Us Weekly in 2015 that everything 'feels uncomfortable' months after giving birth

The actress is currently filming for Avengers: Infinity War, and Zen will likely join her on set

The actress is currently filming for Avengers: Infinity War, and Zen will likely join her on set

 'It's more like, "Breastfeed! Stay home! Sleep! Your kid is only 3 months old, what are you going to the gym for? Catch up on f--king reruns of some sort!"

'I definitely took a break and trusted that my body was going to bounce back when it was ready. I never wanted to push myself.'

The actress is currently filming for Avengers: Infinity War, and Zen will likely join her on set. 

Look at those toes! Zen's little foot stuck out as hew as bundled up under a blanket

Look at those toes! Zen's little foot stuck out as hew as bundled up under a blanket

Zen will be on set: She has previously said she believes it is 'unforgivable' to leave her boys behind to travel for work

Zen will be on set: She has previously said she believes it is 'unforgivable' to leave her boys behind to travel for work

She has previously said she believes it is 'unforgivable' to leave her boys behind to travel for work.

In an interview with Yahoo Style, she said: 'I’ve always believed in the power of having people around you who support you and make you better. 

'We shift tasks around so Marco and I can have time together. Our [life coach] is teaching us to find a way to live a high quality life so we can afford to be rested.

'Where I go, they go:' Zoe believes it is unforgivable to leave her sons behind while she works 

'Where I go, they go:' Zoe believes it is unforgivable to leave her sons behind while she works 

'It’s very stressful. But it would be more taxing on my heart if I left them behind. My husband can’t do it either. It’s unforgivable. Once they start school, that takes precedence. But for now, where I go, they go.' 

Zoe, who is notoriously private about her life, was last seen at the Los Angeles Confidential event just two days ago. 

New mama: Zoe, who is notoriously private about her life, was last seen at the Los Angeles Confidential event just two days ago

New mama: Zoe, who is notoriously private about her life, was last seen at the Los Angeles Confidential event just two days ago

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Zoe Saldana looked super chic as she attended the Los Angeles Confidential's Winter Issue celebration bash, wearing a black shirt dress by Fendi.

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Zoe is wearing a Fendi number, featuring a midi length and a subtle pattern of the label's signature floral motif surrounding the buttons.

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