Thank You Letters

Holtzman Wildlife Foundation occasionally receives thank you letters from the incredible organizations we support. Here are some of the kind words we have been presented with over the years.


IUCN | SSC | Otter Specialist Group

“This grant will help us expand targeted outreach programs with the ecotourism and fishing communities in this critical giant otter habitat.”

- Nicole Duplaix | Co-Chair, IUCN-SSC Otter Specialist Group | President, The Four Corners Institute

ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION AGENCY (ESPA)

"Thank you for all you have done for minke whales. We are extremely honoured that you have chosen to support our work."

- Peter Carr | USA Board Member | Endangered Species Protection Agency USA (ESPA)

- Gemma Shaw | Chief Development Officer | Endangered Species Protection Agency USA (ESPA)

SUSTENTARE

“Your support is essential to our mission of promoting and supporting wildlife related projects in Brazil.”

- Mario Haberfeld | Founder | Sustentare Inc.

ANIMALS ASIA FOUNDATION LIMITED

"Your kindness will help end bear bile farming in Vietnam forever, and we are delighted to partner with you on this historic undertaking. Every single day, your support can make a difference. This is kindness in action. Thank you again for your generous gift."

- Dr. Jill Robinson, MBE | Founder & CEO | Animals Asia

LILONGWE WILDLIFE TRUST

"This grant will greatly improve the quality of medical care we are able to provide for injured, orphaned and abused wild animals in Malawi."

- Jonathan Vaughan, MBE | CEO | Lilongwe Wildlife Trust

ANIMAL DEFENDERS INTERNATIONAL

"In one of the world's most critical regions for the survival of iconic species, the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation Theatre and Education Center will be vital to educating future generations of schoolchildren about the intelligence, emotions, and needs of the other species sharing our planet..."

- Jan Creamer | President | Animal Defenders International

AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

"Thank you for your generous commitment to the African Wildlife Foundation’s Northern Tanzania Canine Unit as an integral part of our work to combat the illegal wildlife trade."

- Richard Holly | Chief Financial Officer | African Wildlife Foundation

BUSHLIFE CONSERVANCY

"The new permanent base will exponentially increase our presence and consequently reduce conflict. Thank you for your foresight and philanthropy in undertaking this important act of conservancy."

- Mara Perkins | Volunteer Board Member | Bushlife Conservancy

SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL

"Thank you very much indeed for this fantastic support for Boranga, its rangers and its rhinos."

- Cathy Dean | President | Save the Rhino International

CENTRE VALBIO

"Thank you for your gift to the Centre ValBio—Rainforest Conservation Fund, and for all that you do to support the important work we are doing in Madagascar."

- Deborah Lowen-Klein | Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement | Stony Brook University

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK

"We are truly thankful for your gift of $97,000 to Painted Dog Conservation. We deeply appreciate your investment in wildlife and proudly guarantee that 100% of your designated donation will go directly for painted dogs."

- Charles Knowles | President, Co-Founder | Wildlife Conservation Network

DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

"Through this commitment, the Detroit Zoological Society was able to create a spacious, natural habitat that ensures the red pandas' welfare. Your gift has also enhanced the experience of Detroit Zoo visitors through engaging educational components and unparalleled views of these arboreal animals."

- Jane G. Alessandrini | Chief Development Officer | Detroit Zoological Society

DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

"Because of your generosity, DZS staff members were able to travel across the globe to participate in several activities to advance wildlife conservation and raise awareness about important issues affecting wildlife today."

- Jane G. Alessandrini | Chief Development Officer | Detroit Zoological Society

POLAR OCEANS RESEARCH GROUP

"The funding you have provided will be vital to ensuring optimal scoping and implementation of this research plan at what I think is a critical juncture in the future of wildlife in this region of Antarctica."

- William R. Fraser, Ph.D. | President & Lead Investigator | Polar Oceans Research Group