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Two saber-toothed cats eating and standing on top of a zebra lying on the ground
Follow the Fossil: Unearthing Ice Age Mysteries
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Onlookers watch scientists in the Fossil Lab
Fossil Lab

What happens after the fossils at La Brea Tar Pits are excavated? This is where you find out.

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Image of mammoths
3D Theater

Travel back in time with Titans of the Ice Age.

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25

Apr

Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 1 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm, and an additional holiday tour March 25–29 at 10:30 am. Schedule subject to change.

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Thu

25

Apr

A man holds a saber-toothed cat skull with jaw agape, a father and son observe excitedly

Discoveries From<br/>the Tar Pits
Talks All Ages
  • 3:30 pm

Drop by to learn some of the lesser known stories of the Tar Pits, including active research and recent discoveries. Topics change daily.

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Fri

26

Apr

Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 1 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm, and an additional holiday tour March 25–29 at 10:30 am. Schedule subject to change.

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Fri

26

Apr

A man holds a saber-toothed cat skull with jaw agape, a father and son observe excitedly

Discoveries From<br/>the Tar Pits
Talks All Ages
  • 3:30 pm

Drop by to learn some of the lesser known stories of the Tar Pits, including active research and recent discoveries. Topics change daily.

Learn more

Sat

27

Apr

Photo of paleontologist excavating fossils

Excavator Tour
Tours & Shows All Ages
  • 10:30 am
  • 1 pm

The Excavator Tour explores the Fossil Lab where real paleontologists work, our historic excavation sites, and Project 23, where live excavations can be seen. Monday through Friday at 1 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 am and 1 pm, and an additional holiday tour March 25–29 at 10:30 am. Schedule subject to change.

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