The La Brea Tar Pits is an active paleontological research site located in Hancock Park, Los Angeles. Formed around a group of tar pits where natural asphalt has seeped up from the ground for tens of thousands of years, you can witness tar bubbling up from the ground. Continue your journey on the Excavator Tour to see palaeontologists in action, visit historic excavation pits, and visit Project 23 to view live excavations.