The Holtzman Wildlife Foundation was the visionary and early supporter of what would become The Plastic Detox. From Academy Award winning director, Louie Psihoyos of Racing Extinction and The Cove, comes this an eye-opening journey into the hidden dangers of plastic in our homes. Watch today on Netflix.
The Leuser Ecosystem is the last place where Sumatran tigers, organutans, rhinos and elephants live together in the wild. However, this critical land is fast being lost to threats like the palm oil industry. Holtzman Wildlife Foundation awarded a grant to the Oceanic Preservation Society to support the production of a film about the Leuser Ecosystem, which comprises nearly seven million acres of jungle on the Indonesian Island of Sumatra.
Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey is a 2025 Netflix Documentary about an endangered baby pangolin who is rescued from poachers. The Johannesburg veterinary hospital featured in the film is a recipient of a grant funding for equipment from the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation.
“Whale Wash” is an investigative documentary that digs deep into the modern Norwegian whaling industry supported in part by the Holtzman Wildlife Foundation.
The Red Panda Network works directly with the community to educate local children on the importance of red panda conservation. HWF supported the translation of The Forgotten Panda into Nepalese, Bhutanese, and Hindi to support local distribution.
Island of Lemurs: Madagascar is an IMAX film highlighting the plight of the highly endangered species. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, the film features Dr. Patricia C. Wright of Stony Brook University.
The Holtzman Wildlife Foundation supported Stony Brook University’s efforts with local outreach partners to educate children in Madagascar about the importance of lemur conservation.
"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
"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
"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
"Thank you very much indeed for this fantastic support for Borana, its rangers and its rhinos."
- Cathy Dean | President | Save the Rhino International
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
“Your support is essential to our mission of promoting and supporting wildlife related projects in Brazil.”
- Mario Haberfeld | Founder | Sustentare Inc.
“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
"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
"This funding 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
"Thank you for all you have done for minke whales. We are extremely honoured that you have chosen to support our work."
- Peter Carr & Gemma Shaw | Endangered Species Protection Agency USA (ESPA)
