Oasis was established in the early 1960's in the San Francisco Bay Area by mechanical engineers and scientists who were developing sanitary water dispensers for use in laboratory and medical research animal cages. The group of animals that needed reliable, clean water delivery was very diverse and included mice, rabbits, birds, dogs and chimpanzees. The unique waterers that Oasis invented replaced the old, leaking glass "sipper tubes" and were so succesful that they were introduced to the pet trade in 1964. They were an instant success and Oasis has continued to be the world's leader in sanitary water dispensers, including new designs and product innovations for all types of pet animals.