Larry Ellison and South Florida Purchases
PORT SAINT LUCIE, Florida (FLAN 35)- Larry Ellison, the visionary tech billionaire and Oracle co-founder (and current CTO), has been quietly amassing an impressive portfolio of prime South Florida real estate. Among his notable acquisitions are the luxurious Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan (purchased in 2024 for over $277 million) and, more recently, the iconic Lion Country Safari in late 2025 for $30 million.
This 254-acre drive-through wildlife park in Loxahatchee—home to free-roaming lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and more—has captivated families since 1967 as one of the nation's pioneering cageless zoos. But why would a titan of cloud computing and AI infrastructure target such a unique property? The appeal appears straightforward: vast, undeveloped land in a strategic location, ideal for potential large-scale projects like a cutting-edge AI data center to fuel Oracle's booming cloud and AI ambitions.
Local residents in Palm Beach County are growing increasingly concerned about this possibility, fearing the environmental and community impacts of such a development. A town hall meeting is scheduled for February 25 at 6:00 PM at 151 Civic Center Way in Royal Palm Beach, where attendees can voice their concerns and make their opinions heard.
Park representatives have publicly insisted that Lion Country Safari will not be sold or repurposed for a data center, emphasizing ongoing operations and Ellison's well-documented passion for wildlife conservation (including his support for centers aiding injured and orphaned animals). However, those spokespeople aren't affiliated with Oracle or Ellison's inner circle—and given the tech mogul's aggressive push into AI infrastructure nationwide, speculation persists that the land's future could shift dramatically.
What do you think? Are you excited about the potential for innovation in the area, worried about losing a beloved local landmark, or somewhere in between? Share your thoughts!
Local residents in Palm Beach County are growing increasingly concerned about this possibility, fearing the environmental and community impacts of such a development. A town hall meeting is scheduled for February 25 at 6:00 PM at 151 Civic Center Way in Royal Palm Beach, where attendees can voice their concerns and make their opinions heard.
Park representatives have publicly insisted that Lion Country Safari will not be sold or repurposed for a data center, emphasizing ongoing operations and Ellison's well-documented passion for wildlife conservation (including his support for centers aiding injured and orphaned animals). However, those spokespeople aren't affiliated with Oracle or Ellison's inner circle—and given the tech mogul's aggressive push into AI infrastructure nationwide, speculation persists that the land's future could shift dramatically.
What do you think? Are you excited about the potential for innovation in the area, worried about losing a beloved local landmark, or somewhere in between? Share your thoughts!
Writer credit: Austin Dowdy
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