In the Roo Valley Expansion at the Cincinnati Zoo, 32 Little Blue Penguins (Eudyptula minor) rely on expert care to stay safe and healthy. Maintaining their habitat requires far more than fresh fish and routine checkups. Little Blue Penguins, also known as Fairy Penguins due to their small size, thrive in engaging environments. In addition…
Public water features—fountains, ponds, or interactive pools—do more than enhance a space visually. Their soothing, inviting presence naturally draws people together, encouraging connection, reflection, and relaxation. With guidance from international aquarium and water exhibit experts, you can transform any water feature into a meaningful community asset. Health Benefits of Community Water Features Research shows that…
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, which means summer visitors are arriving. While families explore underwater wonders, our maintenance team make sure every aquarium is safe, sparkling, and ready for action. From tiny tropical fish to majestic stingrays, here’s a peek at the work that keeps these aquatic stars thriving. Keeping Saltwater Tanks in…
Water is elemental, ubiquitous, and life-giving. No wonder it’s a cornerstone of movie storytelling. It can set a scene, create tension, or even become a character itself. Filmmakers need water to behave exactly as imagined—and that’s where precision engineering comes in. At ASI, we use acrylic panels and carefully controlled water streams to help directors…
Having a water feature on your property is a sure sign of luxury. With recent innovations in design, materials and construction, luxury is evolving into pure magic. Infinity edges, transparent sides, and fluid shapes are appearing in pool designs for elegant homes, public spaces and commercial properties across America. The precision-engineering and durability of acrylic…
Spending time in nature is beneficial for various reasons, and so naturally, spending quality time at the zoo is just as important. Visiting a zoo provides many benefits to individuals and can improve their quality of life. Zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums annually attract more than 175 million visitors. There’s a…
While waterproofing is one of the most vital factors for a successful project, it is also one of the most overlooked areas that property owners make. Most of the time, people don’t acknowledge the importance of waterproofing until the leakage has already occurred. Unfortunately, cracks in concrete are unavoidable and become 10x more costly if…
Having a custom swimming pool in your backyard can prove to be a valuable asset to your home. However, if improperly handled or planned, it’ll do more harm than good. Next to your house itself, pools are the second most significant investment in your property. For this very reason, you must pay extra close attention…
Are you looking for something to spruce up your place but don’t know exactly what it needs? Elevate the scale of your home or business by adding a beautiful, eye-catching water feature. Custom water features are an incredible way to make a statement, set the tone, and establish an unforgettable aesthetic. With so many water…
Having the pool of your dreams is such an amazing accomplishment! Custom swimming pools can spruce up your backyard and make it the ultimate hangout spot for your friends and family. However, if you don’t perform proper pool maintenance, you might run into a few problems. We are here to help! It is essential to…
We are proud to share that we were recently featured on the International Zoo and Aquarium Review monthly podcast, hosted by Joe Lavery and Johnny May! Our founder, Jerry Smith, joined the hosts for a discussion about the industry rotation from glass into acrylic, the process of forming acrylic into shapes, and what acrylic actually…
As a child, you probably loved taking trips to the nearest aquarium with your family. What’s not to love about being able to see the most exquisite underwater animals ocean life has to offer? Being up close and personal with nature is a one-of-a-kind experience, but not everyone immediately realizes the benefits of being around…