King of the Jungle
Just behind the kitchen is another one of Elvis’ sacred rooms – the den, also known as “The Jungle Room.” The 14-by-40-foot area was where he dwelled in synthetic nature and calmed his spirits so he could come up with the next big rock and roll hit.
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From stuffed wild animals to a shaggy green carpet, Elvis’ jungle room was a tropical wonderland. No wonder he opened some of his concerts with “I’m the king of the jungle, they call me tiger man!” He genuinely felt like a real-life Tarzan (but with a massive colored television and fancy leather chairs).