It took a brave group of dentists to perform a root canal on a big tooth and very big patient Friday.

The Jackson Zoo's male Sumatran Tiger, Kipling, needed to have some dental work done, according to the zoo.

Doctors Michael Holifield, the zoo's veterinarian, Becky Holifeld, Lynn Johnson and Andrew Duke, who practices veterinary dentistry in Mobile, Ala., performed the procedure, the zoo says.

It's a great time to visit Kipling and all the other animals at the Jackson Zoo -- admission is currently half off.

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - A new program at the Jackzon Zoo is designed to be tons of fun for toddlers and their grown-ups.

Each class in the ongoing Critters and Crawlers series will be a different theme and last 45 minutes. Activities are designed specifically for toddlers and include inside and outside activities.

Children will get to meet an animal ambassador up close and personal during each class.

The next class -- which will focus on birds -- is set for Dec.

CARA is a no-kill animal rescue in Jackson. CARA is always in need of donations.