{"id":151726,"date":"2025-05-21T13:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/?p=151726"},"modified":"2025-05-21T11:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:54:46","slug":"rescued-circus-lions-begin-new-journey-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/environment\/rescued-circus-lions-begin-new-journey-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Rescued Circus Lions Begin New Journey in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two lions named Goliath and Coralie spent years in a cramped circus cage in France. Now, they are finally on their way to a new life in South Africa!<\/h2>\n

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South Africa (21 May 2025) \u2014 <\/em>Former circus lions Goliath and Coralie will soon begin a new life in South Africa following a life of confinement in France.<\/p>\n

The lions, named Goliath and Coralie, both spent years in the French circus industry where they were subject to cramped cages and a life unfit for any animal.<\/p>\n

However, thanks to an an investigation by Free Life Association, incredible rescue efforts from Animal Defenders International (ADI) and an airline\u2019s generous flight donation, the two are set to land in Johannesburg on Thursday morning!<\/p>\n

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