Abstract A case of wound myiasis in a captive lion and it’s successful management. Key words: Wound myiasis, Ivermectin, , Lion. Introduction Wound myiasis results from the infestation of fly larvae which feed and develop in the cutaneous tissues of their hosts causing a more or less severe traumatizing injury 1,2. There is a higher incidence infecting animals such as cattle and pigs, as well as house pets such as dogs and cats, leading to economic loss and health injuries of these animals but in wild animals it leads to loss of wild fauna in captive as well as in free range wild animals. Ivermectin has been used for Endo and ectoparasitic treatment in carnivorous 3,4,5,6 . Ivermectin is a highly effective antiparasitic drug in domestic animals but unfortunately regarding its efficacy and safety in the wild animals.there is meager data available. Case History and Clinical Observation A 19 years old male lion kept in semi open area in the captivity was seen with signs of inappetance and not bearing weight on it’s left paw and was limping. The animal was anaesthesied with a combination of xylazine and ketamine for clinical examination. There was seen maggot wound on mid ventral area of the left paw.