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I was lucky enough to visit for a while a couple of years ago. The "Tar Pits" look more like ponds or lagoons with swirling petrol/oil floating on the surface. The ones that they have drained out and are working in are glossy, slimy black like THICK motor oil. Hope this helps, and if you are a Dino-nut like myself it's a must see Museum and park. VERY cool! One of my favorite parts was the Dire Wolf exhibit. The had one wall made of clear plexi that was entirely filled with Dire Wolf skulls! The also had an Ice Age vulture skeleton hanging from the ceiling that was the size of a small Pteranodon! Good luck with the kit.