Larry Ellison Acquires 254-Acre Lion Country Safari In Loxahatchee For $30M From Charles Koppel
2003 Lion Country Safari Road
$30,000,000
Building Size
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Asset Type
Commercial
Closing
Nov 25, 2025
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The property involved in this transaction is a commercial asset located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road in Loxahatchee. It spans an area of 254.2 acres and was sold for $30,000,000, representing a significant investment in the region’s wildlife attraction sector.
Summary of transaction details:
- Property Type: Commercial
- Transaction Amount: $30,000,000
- Address: 2003 Lion Country Safari Road
- Market: Loxahatchee
- Acres: 254.2
- Buyer: Larry Ellison
- Seller: Charles Koppel - Samco Gold Ltd.
This transaction marks a notable change in ownership, as Larry Ellison has acquired the longstanding wildlife attraction from Charles Koppel, who maintained control for nearly six decades. The current operational and conservation efforts at the park are set to continue unaltered under Ellison’s stewardship, aligning with his recent trend of major real estate investments in the Palm Beach County area.
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Loxahatchee Commercial Market Snapshot
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Purchase Price
Annual NOI
Loan Amount
Interest Rate (%)
Loan Term (yrs)
Down Payment (%)
Cap Rate
0.53%
Cash-on-Cash
-0.15%
Monthly Payment
$14,164
Annual Debt Svc
$169,964
Annual Cash Flow
$-11,334
DSCR
0.93