- Uplift Education
- Hand in Hand Resource Fair
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Join us at the Hand in Hand Resources Fair on September 7th from 5 to 8 PM at the Dallas Zoo!
Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
Location: Dallas Zoo, 650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203
Registration Closed
Join us for our 4th Annual Hand in Hand Resource Fair! This event, designed to help connect families with community resources, is free and exclusive to our Uplift community. Various service-oriented groups and businesses throughout the DFW metroplex will unite in one centralized location to serve our families. Free for Uplift Education families!
We have gathered diverse vendors ready to support our families with valuable services and resources. These vendors help ensure that our Uplift families can access the support they need. You'll see the following services:
- Dental Services
- Voter Registration
- Food Assistance
- Parenting Support
- Family Support and Counseling
- Real Estate and Mortgage Resources
- Healthcare and Childcare Resources
- STEM Education
- Government Assistance (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF)
- & much more!
Special Activities: Due to limited capacity, families will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Families will have the opportunity to:
- Feed the giraffes
- Meet the Predator Keeper demo
- Ride the carousel
- Dinosaur Exhibit
- Giraffe Keeper Chat
- Elephant Keeper Chat
- Train Rides
- Face Painting
- Arts & Crafts
See Amazing Animals:
- Giraffes
- Elephants
- Lions
- African Painted Dogs
- Warthogs
- & much more!
*The zookeeper's discretion determines the animal exhibit selections for the day of our event, which may change due to animal behavior and/or weather.
Teen Experience
We are excited to offer unique experiences to our Uplift scholars in 6th grade and above! All of our Uplift middle and high schoolers will have the opportunity to sign up on a first-come, first-served basis for the following:
- Virtual reality experiences
- Elephant Feeding
- Croc Charm
The Community Resource Fair will occur after the zoo closes to the public, ensuring a private and exclusive experience for our families. Trolleys will be available to take families to and from the zoo entrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I have to pay for parking?
No, parking is free.
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Do I need to Register?
Yes, please register to secure your spot for special activities.
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Is this event free?
Yes, the event is free and exclusively for Uplift Education families.
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What animals can we see?
You can see Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, African Painted Dogs, and Warthogs.
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Will there be food at the Resource Fair?
All Uplift scholars will receive a $5 voucher to go towards the purchase of an item at the Zoo concessions. Food is also available for purchase.
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Will we have access to the entire zoo?
Yes
Meet our Vendors
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- Girl Scouts
- Children's Health
- YMCA
- The Parenting Center
- Rio Dental & Orthodontics
- Grand Prairie Public Library System
- Texas Equal Access Fund
- National University
- AVANCE North Texas
- Youth World
- Dallas Arboretum
- ChildCareGroup
- Voter Registarion
- Bridgebuilders
- Frontiers of Flight Musseum
- JUST Community
- Arlington Public Library
- Great Western Realty and TownSquare Mortgage
- SNAP, Medicaid, TANF Resources
- Free Reduced Lunch Application