Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook and current CEO of Meta Inc., recently addressed rumors of a purported “doomsday bunker” in the basement of his $270 million property in Hawaii. In an interview with Bloomberg, Zuckerberg clarified that the underground structure is not a high-tech survival shelter, but “just a small shelter” similar to a basement.
Rumors about the bunker surfaced after a WIRED report detailed a major construction project on Zuckerberg’s 1,400-acre property on Kauai. The ranch, to be named Ko’olau Ranch, includes a 5,000-square-foot bunker and is expected to be one of the most expensive in the world, according to the report.
Zuckerberg emphasized that the ranch’s main goal is to raise “world-class” cows fed on beer and macadamia nuts to produce the highest quality beef in the world. He also said the shelter is intended for practical purposes, such as a hurricane shelter and storage space.
Despite the luxurious nature of the property, which includes two mansions, several elevators, offices, conference rooms, and an industrial-sized kitchen, Mr. He insisted that he was not doing so.
Experts suggest the speculation reflects growing public interest in billionaires’ survival preparedness, especially in the context of climate change and global instability. Zuckerberg has denied the bunker claims, but construction activity on his property is likely to continue to attract attention.
