Mark Zuckerberg Downplays His 5,000-Square-Foot Underground Bunker in Hawaii: ‘Just a Little Shelter’

Mar. 15, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg and Emily Chang.Photo:Emily Chang/Instagram

Emily Chang/Instagram

Mark Zuckerbergsees his bunker as basically just a “basement.”

The Meta CEO spoke toThe Circuit’s Emily Changabout his property in Hawaii, which has long been thesubject of speculationdue 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.

Mark Zuckerberg during his interview with Emily Chang from ‘The Circuit’.Jason Henry/Bloomberg via Getty

Jason Henry/Bloomberg via Getty

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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According toWired,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.

source: people.com