In a bid to truly capture and monetize nostalgia, Sin City is leaning into its glittering past with the proposal to turn Siegfried & Roy's "Jungle Palace" into a public spectacle. Clark County, Nevada, took to social media to announce that the Commission had approved a historic designation and use permits for the famed mansion. The new owners intend to morph the property into an entertainment venue and museum, giving tourists and locals alike a backstage pass to an era of Las Vegas that is dazzlingly defined by its ornate shows.
Preserving a piece of Las #Vegas #History. The #ClarkCounty Commission approved a historic designation and use permits for "Jungle Palace," Siegfried and Roy's mansion.
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) April 2, 2025
Owners now plan to create an entertainment venue and museum so the public can experience the iconic property. pic.twitter.com/tUlqUgIgje
The "Jungle Palace," once the opulent residence of the renowned magicians, will soon entertain audiences differently. The commission's approval of the designation ensures not just the conservation of Vegas lore but also licenses the owners to move forward with their vision. According to KTNV, Brett and George Carden of the Carden International Circus, who snagged the property for $3 million in 2023, have long had plans to showcase the palatial estate to the masses. It seems that soon, they will finally be able to realize that goal.
Built in 1954, the mansion witnessed the rise of Siegfried & Roy as pillars of Las Vegas entertainment. They shot to fame within the city's glow-up in the late '60s and went on to grace the stage of Beyond Belief at the New Frontier in 1981. The Mirage soon became their home base in 1990, and they ruled there with a menagerie of white tigers and an arsenal of illusions that wowed over 5,700 audiences.
The Mirage closed its doors to tourists in 2024, and now the Carden brothers are taking over the former home of its famous acts. They plan to transform "Jungle Palace" into a venue that mixes Vegas’s classic charm with modern entertainment, creating a space that’s both a museum and a lively entertainment hub.
