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Mark Zuckerberg sees his bunker as basically just a “basement.”
The Meta CEO spoke to The Circuit‘s Emily Chang about his property in Hawaii, which has long been the subject of speculation due to its massive size and extreme security measures. Zuckerberg, 40, said the bunker was no more than “a little shelter,” a basement or an area of refuge from hurricanes.
“I think the whole thing got blown out of proportion, as if the whole ranch was some kind of, like, doomsday bunker,” he said of his property in Hawaii. “It’s just not true.”
In the interview, Zuckerberg said he’s doing ranching in Kauai. He wants to create the “highest quality beef in the world,” he said, which involves a vertical integration plan — including growing macadamia nuts on-site and brewing beer because it increases the cows’ appetite.
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The billionaire’s ranching comments reference some of the findings in Wired‘s 2023 investigation into his Hawaii property. In addition to its various agricultural structures, the compound features a collection of 11 treehouses that were connected by rope bridges, an underground bunker with a concrete-filled metal door and multiple guest houses.
The primary structures are two mansions, the outlet reported, which are set to include a “gym, pools, sauna, hot tub, cold plunge and tennis court.”
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The bunker, according to Wired, is 5,000 square feet and is connected to the two mansions by tunnel. It contains space for mechanical equipment, living areas and an escape hatch, and its door will be similar to doors found in bomb shelters.
According to Wired, Zuckerberg’s property has caused tension with locals and indigenous groups on the island. Though he and his family have contributed to local charities and community programs, their presence has remained controversial.