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Whatever Happened to Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch?
The estate’s theme-park attractions and stigma from abuse allegations made it difficult to sell before Ronald W. Burkle bought it for $22 million, reports said.
- Michael Jackson purchased Zaca Laderas Ranch in 1988 and transformed it into Neverland Ranch, his private fantasy estate designed as a whimsical escape reflecting his fascination with childhood and imagination.
- Originally owned by developer William Bone, the estate was named after J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. Jackson envisioned the site as a fairy tale, providing the normal childhood he felt he never experienced.
- The sprawling property featured a JumboTron, a private petting zoo, and three railroads alongside amusement rides. Jackson hosted major events there, including the 1991 wedding of Elizabeth Taylor and Larry Fortensky and the World Children Congress.
- Following his 2005 acquittal, Jackson declared he would never return to Neverland, considering the estate tainted by allegations. He no longer viewed the property as his home.
- After Jackson died, the ranch proved difficult to sell due to high maintenance costs and stigma. Billionaire Ronald W. Burkle purchased the estate for $22 million in 2020, though the site remains closed to the public.
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