A trip to Los Angeles just isn't complete without a trip to the La Brea tar pits. If you have kids it is a must see attraction but it is a great place for anyone who is a kid at heart or just loves science. So what makes the Tar Pits such a great attraction.
For starters the La Brea Tar Pit is a world famous fossil site. It is home to over 3 million fossils including wooly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers and giant sloths. The tar pits have been seeping tar out of the ground for over 40,000 years. Over the years animals wandered into the pits and became trapped and fossilized. This gives us a great picture of what the prehistoric Los Angeles area was like. On your visit you will learn about how the tar pits formed, what animals got trapped there and how the fossilization process works. It is a fascinating experience.
If you decide that you want to visit the La Brea Tar Pits you should call the information line at 323-934-PAGE for up to date hours and prices. As of now the pits are open from 9:30 to 5:00 Monday thru Saturday and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00. Tickets are $7 for adults and range from $2.50 to $4.50 for kids and seniors.
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