La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
Around Los Angeles
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What Makes This a Great Family-Friendly Activity?
The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles offers a fascinating and interactive experience for kids, combining science, history, and hands-on learning. Children can explore bubbling tar pits where Ice Age fossils have been discovered, sparking curiosity about ancient creatures like mammoths, saber-toothed cats, and dire wolves. The outdoor areas allow kids to watch active excavation sites, giving them a real-life view of paleontology in action. Life-size animal statues and tar seeps add a sense of adventure and wonder to the surroundings.
Inside the museum, kids can get up close to fossils and skeletons unearthed from the tar pits. The Fossil Lab lets young visitors observe scientists at work cleaning and studying specimens, which often captivates their attention. Interactive exhibits encourage touching and exploring, including areas where children can feel how hard it is to pull something out of sticky tar. The combination of outdoor exploration and indoor discovery makes the La Brea Tar Pits a memorable and educational experience for curious minds.
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1. This tour has been verified by one of our team members or a trusted community member.
2. It does not include or stop at venues that are only for adults.
3. Tour guides are friendly towards kids and make an effort to answer their questions and ensure they feel special.
4. Tour guides are attentive to parents' requests, including stop breaks as needed.
