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Toronto's ‘Vincent Van Gross’ Corpse Flower Is Blooming Tonight

It's a fragrance you'll never forget.
Corpse Flower At The Toronto Zoo ‘Vincent Van Gross’ Is Blooming Tonight
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It's finally happening — Vincent Van Gross, the opulent Corpse Flower at the Toronto Zoo is about to bloom.

The Amorphophallus titanium plant smells like death and if you want a whiff then you need to get there Sunday, August 9 and the zoo will stay open late for you.

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This species only blooms for 8-36 hours


Toronto Zoo

Timed tickets are on sale for just $5 each to catch a glimpse at the ultra-rare bloom from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

It takes years for the unique flower to reach its full bloom which only lasts a handful of hours.

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The stinky affair is going to be the most original date idea in the GTA all summer so grab your face mask and head to the zoo to see what all the buzz is about.

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