An investigation by ‘Wired’ reveals details of the Meta founder’s massive island estate, long shrouded in mystery

Surprising new details have been revealed about Mark Zuckerberg’s massive and mysterious compound in Hawaii.

An in-depth investigation by Wired uncovered that the Meta founder’s island hideaway appears to include numerous unconventional features, like an underground bunker with a concrete-filled metal door, a collection of 11 tree houses connected by rope bridges and some extreme security infrastructure.

The report, which cites building plans viewed by the publication and “a source familiar with the development,” notes that Zuckerberg’s compound is comprised of about 12 buildings, including numerous guest houses and structures associated with agriculture and ranching. Combined, they’ll house “at least 30 bedrooms and 30 bathrooms” the outlet states.

The main residential structures are two mansions, which will reportedly house a “gym, pools, sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and tennis court” among other luxurious amenities.

But the home’s most intriguing feature may be what’s below ground.

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The plans show that the two main residences “will be joined by a tunnel that branches off into a 5,000-square-foot underground shelter,” according to Wired. The bunker will reportedly including living spaces, rooms for mechanical equipment and an escape hatch. The door to the space will be similar to those found in bomb shelters and filled with concrete.

Sources also told the publication that the compound will be completely self-sufficient, with an 18-foot-tall water tank and pump system, and extensive food production already in place on the land.

Elsewhere on the compound, a less distressing development is reportedly planned: a collection of tree houses. According to Wired, documents show “a web of 11 disk-shaped treehouses” that will be connected by rope bridges “allowing visitors to cross from one building to the next while staying among the treetops.”

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A spokesperson for the couple told PEOPLE in a statement, “Mark and Priscilla value the time their family spends at Ko’olau Ranch and in the local community and are committed to preserving the ranch’s natural beauty. When they acquired the property, they rescinded an existing agreement that would have allowed for portions of the property to be divided into 80 luxury homes. Under their care, less than one percent of the overall land is developed with the vast majority dedicated to farming, ranching, conservation, open spaces and wildlife preservation. This includes a large cattle ranching program, organic ginger and turmeric farms, a nursery dedicated to native plant restoration, and partnering with Kauai’s foremost wildlife conservation experts to protect native birds and other endangered or threatened wildlife populations.”

The 1,400-acre property, which Zuckerberg reportedly acquired over several years through various LLCs, is surrounded by a 6-foot stone wall and has been shrouded in mystery since its inception, according to locals.

Wired reports hundreds of workers ar

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The billionaire isn’t just using the land as a family getaway for himself, wife Priscilla Chan and their three children, Maxima, August, and Aurelia. Wired reports he has also already hosted two tech industry events at the site.

The compound has been a controversial addition to the island community, causing conflict with indigenous groups, reportedly creating excessive noise and traffic, and becoming a part of the larger debate about billionaires buying up land across Hawaii.

Zuckerberg and Chan have made attempts to ingratiate themselves with the locals, contributing significantly to charities, community support programs, and Covid-19 and disaster relief efforts, but, Wired reports, tension remains.

e trucked in and out and are prohibited from sharing any information about the projects they’re working on, taking photos, or even communicating with other teams on site, in accordance with strict non-disclosure agreements.

According to several people the publication interviewed on condition of anonymity, workers have been fired for doing so.

Security guards patrol the grounds, including the adjacent beach, according to Kauai residents and former employees, and plans viewed by Wired show 20 security cameras on one ancillary building alone. Many of the doors will allegedly be soundproof and accessible via keypad. Several are what the outlet describes as “blind doors,” hidden entry points indistinguishable from the surrounding walls.