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The 2024 Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators (AALSO) Symposium is thrilled to announce its return to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Due to COVID restrictions in 2021 and the limited ability for operators to travel, AALSO has chosen to revisit Pittsburgh, allowing everyone the opportunity to explore the captivating Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium.

Scheduled from March 3rd to March 6th, this year’s symposium and workshops promise a rich experience. Satchell Engineering & Associates is proud to be a sponsor of the event. Beyond sponsorship, our engineering team will be conducting educational workshops on both Ozone System Design & Integration and Blueprint Reading.

Visit us at Booth #206 to grab this year’s SE&A t-shirt and other exciting SWAG items. We are excited about the chance to connect with you all again.

AALSO remains committed to advancing the science and technology of life support for the care of aquatic systems and animals. The symposium serves as a valuable platform for life support operators, professionals, and industry leaders to exchange information, ideas, and experiences, ultimately contributing to the improved stewardship of the animals under our care. We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching and collaborative event.

Satchell Engineering & Associates is proud to provide sponsorship support for Jelly Camp 2023. The National Aquarium, in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, is hosting Jelly Camp 2023 from October 7^th through October 9^th. With a nearly even ratio of aquarists to researchers, they aim to familiarize the research colleagues with the breadth of skills and husbandry expertise within aquaria and simultaneously introduce aquarists to the range of investigative techniques and novel taxa being studied by their research colleagues.

Satchell Engineering & Associates is delighted to announce our sponsorship of Zoofari 2023: Moonlit Mountains. This event stands as the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s premier fundraising gathering, dedicated to supporting the well-being and sustainability of nearly 400 animal species and 3,000 plant species. Additionally, Zoofari aids in advancing groundbreaking conservation initiatives and educational outreach programs. To discover more about this exceptional event, please click here.

See pictures of the event click here.

It was yet another successful fundraiser for the Cincinnati Zoo, thanks to its annual Golf Tournament held at Maketeway Country Club on August 21, 2023. Satchell Engineering & Associates was delighted to contribute to the event as a sponsor. All proceeds from this event directly support the Zoo’s vital conservation, research, and educational initiatives. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the individuals and companies that played a pivotal role in making this event a tremendous success. To learn more about the zoo, visit cincinnatizoo.org.

For the past 10 years, Satchell Engineering & Associates (SE&A) has been at the forefront of the aquatic life support system (LSS) industry, designing and engineering numerous LSS projects worldwide.

Our expertise extends beyond LSS systems. SE&A is a leading provider of water filtration design for specialty water features. Our portfolio includes a wide range of projects, including:

• San Diego Zoo’s impressive 65-foot grand waterfall and streams located in Africa Rocks. Additionally, we’ve incorporated meticulously crafted surge effects that engender playful interactions among the penguins.
• El Paso Zoo’s Chihuahuan Desert Exhibit, featuring a captivating flash flood effect, showcasing approximately 12,000 gallons of water cascading down a dry riverbed to depict the impact of flash flooding.
• Orange County Zoo’s Large Mammal Habitat, where we incorporated large cascading waterfalls, rivers, and streams for the big cats’ enjoyment.
• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s penguin exhibit, where special water features, including a water dump bucket effect, were introduced to the main pool, creating captivating wave effects.
• Beach Park, Swim Park, we have provided preliminary designed for both saltwater and freshwater swimming rivers, dive pools, waterfalls, and swim-up beaches, providing visitors with an extraordinary aquatic experience for visitors.
• Clearwater Marine Aquarium, use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for creating speciality effects, such as a marine mammal treadmill.
• The Evergrande Real Estate Ocean Flower Island project, where SE&A provided conceptual design for pools and other water activities.

If you are working on a project or master plan that requires the expertise of water filtration engineering, particularly for special water features such as waterfalls, streams, and unique water effects, we encourage you to get in touch with Satchell Engineering & Associates. Our team’s extensive experience in water filtration engineering can be a valuable resource to your project, ensuring its success and providing an enriching experience for visitors.

Feel free to reach out to us to discuss your project further, and we will be more than happy to assist you with our expertise.

As Satchell Engineering & Associates celebrates 10 years, we are excited to announce the grand opening of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.

We are thrilled, after designing the aquatic life support for the past six years, to announce the grand opening of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi indoor marine park. This monumental project has been a labor of love for our team, as we have dedicated ourselves to the design of the most innovative. cutting-edge aquatic life support system for this extraordinary venture.

The immense scale of this marine park has pushed the boundaries of what is possible, challenging us to create a habitat that not only replicates the natural environment of the marine creatures with mixed species habitats, but also ensures their well-being and optimal living conditions. Our design incorporates state-of-the-art technology and a deep understanding of marine biology to provide an unparalleled experience for both the inhabitants and visitors.

The new indoor marine park spans over 183,000 square meters, five floors, with over 100,000 individual animals covering 150 different species. Please enjoy some pictures of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi.