Guide: Next stop on our safari: a preschool lunchroom where children interact with a fascinating new species, Gourmet Gorilla.

Tourist: It’s going to eat them alive!

Guide: No, Ms. Khaki Pants. The kids do the eating. Gourmet Gorilla is a meal service that provides fresh, organic breakfasts, lunches, and snacks to local day cares, camps, and schools.

Tourist: Yum. I like the sound of that.

Guide: Choose from roasted Amish chicken wraps, falafel pitas, vegetable samosas, and turkey and Swiss sandwiches. Snack packs come with wholegrain cereal, granola bars, and juice boxes.

Tourist: How can my kid get one?

Guide: Gourmet Gorilla works with schools to set up tastings. After that, as long as at least ten parents enroll for delivery to the same address, you’re in business.

Tourist: I’ll call them today.

Guide: Do. And don’t monkey around.

Gourmet Gorilla (877-219-3663 or gourmetgorillainc.com). DailyCandy Kids readers get 25 percent off the first week of summer camp orders and the first two weeks of school year orders (one year minimum order).

SPLASH
Adams Playground Park
What: Make waves at the outdoor water spot; a splash pad, tube slide, and fountains await.
Why: Admission’s free: Yippee!
When: Thru Sept. 7. Times vary.
Where: 1919 N. Seminary Ave., b/t Armitage & Clybourn Aves. (312-742-7787).

SHOP
The Land of Nod Summer Sale
What: Nab up to 60 percent off picnic tables, bedding, rugs, play tents, and more.
Why: It’s a hot spot.
When: Thru July 14. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 900 W. North Ave., at Clybourn Ave. (312-475-9903).

PLAY
The Esperanza Summerfest
What: Enjoy pony rides, face painting, live music, and a clown show to raise money for kids with cognitive disabilities.
Why: School’s out; fun’s in.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Esperanza School, 520 N. Marshfield Ave., at Grand Ave. (312-243-6097).